Characters and Scenes, from Jack and the Giant Killer, Plate 1 for a Toy Theater 1870 - 1890

This hand-colored lithograph, "Characters and Scenes, from Jack and the Giant Killer, Plate 1 for a Toy Theater", was created by Benjamin Pollock between 1870 and 1890. The image features a cast of characters from the English folk tale "Jack and the Beanstalk", including Jack, the Giant, Harlequin, Columbine, and the Duke of Cornwall, each with their own distinct costumes and expressions. This piece exemplifies a popular form of Victorian entertainment - toy theater, which allowed children to create their own theatrical productions using the figures and sets.