Model gallows

A model gallows, part of a Punch and Judy set belonging to puppeteer Peter Butchard (1909-2009). The wooden components are joined by pegs. The rope is made of blind cord attached by two metal eyes. There is a wooden peg through the base to enable to gallows to be slotted into the booth. Punch is sentenced to execution but manages to hang the hangman.

Object Details

ID: ZBA2337
Collection: Toys, games and music
Type: Model gallows
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 520 mm x 303 mm x 22 mm