pt. 1. History -- Punch's history -- The Punch and Judy play -- Piccini, Mathews, and Henry -- The American Punch and Judy Show -- Childhood -- Punch and Judy in outdoor public spaces -- Punch and Judy in the museum and at the circus -- The American Punch and Judy and the world of puppets -- pt. 2. Biographical dictionary -- Nineteenth-century American Punch and Judy players and figure makers -- Appendices -- A. New York Times, interview with Mr. Buttercups -- B. "Punch and Judy shows: how the lively puppets are made to do their work: various versions of the miniature tragedy in French, German, and English-local figures and gags-the cost of an outfit," New York Sun interview with Harry Allen -- C. Punch and Judy performance script by Thomas A.M. Ward -- D. The tragical acts, or comical tragedies of Punch and Judy by W.J. Judd.
Summary:
"The hand-puppet play starring the characters Punch and Judy was introduced from England and became popular in the U.S. in the 1800s. This book contains the record of what the author has learned about American Punch players. It explores the significance of the show as a reflection of the attitudes and conditions of its time and place"--Provided by publisher.
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