Детали

COLEM:2006.115.6

Colchester Collections

instrument, swazzle

A swazzle or swatchel. An instrument to make the puppeteer's voice change to the traditional sound of Mr Punch. This one is partly home made, and uses a piece of a wartime gasmask to attach it to the puppeteer's head. This is part of a set of home made Punch and Judy puppets made by Christopher Collins, father of the donor, for a performance on his 4th birthday in 1947/48. It was such a success that he also performed the show for birthday parties of his friends

1947 - 1948

20th Century

metal, rubber

length: 395.00 mm

On Display - Hollytrees Museum, Colchester