The Halfpenny Britannia Toy Theatre
The Halfpenny Britannia Theatre is a modern replica of a nineteenth century original English toy theatre hand-made of wood and cardboard, incorporating the Halfpenny Britannia Stage Front published by John Redington, circa 1855. The characters and scenes, originally published by J.K. Green, depict Nelson elevated to immortality by Greenwich Pensioners.
Hand made and hand coloured in the traditional manner. Folds flat when not in use.
Size: 8 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches
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