Wooden toy theatre (MS Add. 8544/49) Wooden toy theatre (MS Add. 8544/49)

This wooden toy theatre, decorated with printed papers and a working red curtain, was probably made in Continental Europe at the end of the nineteenth century. Names of Italian cities (Verona and Milan) have been written on the back at a later date. It belonged to Charles Woods (1894–1982), whose collection of theatrical memorabilia containing over 3500 items was presented to Cambridge University Library by his wife.

This wooden toy theatre, decorated with printed papers and a working red curtain, was probably made in Continental Europe at the end of the nineteenth century. Names of Italian cities (Verona and Milan) have been written on the back at a later date. It belonged to Charles Woods (1894–1982), whose collection of theatrical memorabilia containing over 3500 items was presented to Cambridge University Library by his wife.