Scene 11, from Jack and the Giant Killer, Scenes for a Toy Theater 1870 - 1890

"Scene 11, from Jack and the Giant Killer, Scenes for a Toy Theater" is a hand-colored lithograph created by Benjamin Pollock between 1870 and 1890. This scene depicts a gold coin featuring a profile of Queen Victoria with the inscription “Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniar. Reg. F.D. 1845”. It is framed by a pair of red velvet curtains, suggesting a theatrical setting. The print, part of a larger set of scenes for a toy theater, was designed to entertain children and promote the popular story of Jack and the Giant Killer. The artwork is a prime example of a "toy theater" genre in art.