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English: An 1852 depiction of a 'modern' Christmas play (now generally known as a mummers play). The character are, from left to right: Father Christmas, 'represented as as a grotesque old man, with a large mask and comic wig, and a huge club in his hand'; three players, two of whom are St George and the Dragon, 'all attired in much the same manner'; and the doctor. The woman is a spectator.
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Source Christmastide, its History, Festivities and Carols. London: John Russell Smith. p 145.
Author AJ Mason, illustrator; book by William Sandys
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current10:58, 14 February 2016Thumbnail for version as of 10:58, 14 February 20161,174 × 881 (815 KB)MichaelMaggsB&W for better screen visibility and consistency with other Father Christmas images
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