Model coffin

A small model coffin, part of a Punch and Judy set belonging to puppeteer Peter Butchard (1909-2009). It is made of pine, the four sides joined with screws. The inside corners were formerly reinforced with additional pieces of wood but two of these are now missing. The coffin has no base or lid. the sides are straight, and the ends are made of thicker pieces of wood.

Object Details

ID: ZBA2307
Collection: Toys, games and music
Type: Model coffin
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 85 mm x 360 mm x 110 mm