Hello once again from My Fanciful Muse to Yours. Today in Part 2 of Spanish Paper Theaters, I have another Paluzie Theater to share and then at the end of the post there are a few more mini Paluzie theaters for some added fun. If you want to catch up the previous post (Paluzie Part 1) can be seen - HERE This is part of the Paluzie Theater Nº 1028 I've altered and with a fun vintage paper curtain I've also altered. This Paluzie Theater (Nº 1028) originally has a "topper" on it but I personally like the theater without it and wanted to show it displayed in this fashion to show that it can easily be removed to give the theater a other look. If you've been following my Toy Theater Posts, the curtain shown here probably looks familiar... and that would be correct. I used a red and green version of it on the Cherub Theater Part 1 post - HERE and I'll be including it again today with this theater. I'm still trying to discover who made or published this particular curtain and if I do I'll update the post to show that information. If any viewer knows who made this curtain or to what toy theater it belongs... I'd love to know, so drop me comment or email. Thanks in advance. This Paluzie, Barcelona theater started off as an uncut paper sheet from Spain. Though nice in it's original state I did some digital clean up and assembly and created two slightly different color versions of it for this post. Preview Sheet for the Paluzie Nº 1028 Theater The above sheet shows the progress from the original sheet (the first image at the very top) and the various new looks the theater can when using the project print sheets that will be included below. The original theater sheet had some "extras" at the lower portion of the stage I did not like and so for my rendition of the theater those have been eliminated. The next change thought subtle was some clean up and highlighting of the figures at the top of the theater. Changes made to the upper decorative portion of the proscenium The digital alterations I made to the proscenium and especially the topper can best be shown with the above image. The changes are subtle but I think they make a world of difference in allowing the image to "pop" and give it a bit more dimension than it originally had. The colors have been enhanced, more shadows were put in behind the figures and I backed the finished image with black for added definition. Below are two printable theater play sheets; featuring my rendition of the Paluzie, Barcelona Nº 1028 Theater. Each is a slightly different color versions of the theater with a few curtain options I came up with. I call the one closest to the original "Sunset" and the pinker one "Melon". Set #1 - Sunset Color Version I call this set "Sunset" due to the stronger theme of reds and golds The super fancy curtain is unidentified but the other curtain sets on the pages have been altered from a set originally produced in 1924 by the Danish Publication Illustreret Familie-Jounal. It can be seen HERE and other colorized versions of it can be seen - HERE. They go so well with a variety of model theaters that I tend to alter and recycle them as needed. Set 2 - Melon Color Version I call this set "Melon" due to shades that remind me of watermelon and cantaloupe You can get a totally different look on the theater by removing the upper portion, with the figures; as I did with the first image shown on today's post. Also, the "green" and "yellow" curtains from each set could easily be used with the opposite theater coloration scheme if you wanted to mix things up even more. Add in some backgrounds and interesting character figures and you can build any number of compositions that are unique. These can be used to build cards, dioramas or actual working mini theaters, depending on the amount of time you want to invest in your build. To get you started I've created a sheet with a few vintage Paluzie backgrounds and matching side wings pieces that can be used with these theater sheets. Two background and side wing sets The side wing panels are used to create illusion and depth within a toy theater, just as they would be used on a real stage. Below I've included a photo I found on the web showing the Paluzie theater and in it you can see some side wings plated in between the front of the theater and the back background. Paluzie Toy Theater - From The Bruce Museum's exhibit "A Child's View" The above image can be found at http://www.victoriana.com/theater/papertheaters.html and is part of an interesting article Victoriana Magazine did on Toy Theaters at the Bruce Museum. There is also a "jeweled" inner curtain in the image shown above. In the previous post I created a Toy Theater image out of Paluzie, Barcelona sheet Nº520; which is where the inner curtain came from. For this post I have included the curtain as intended. Red Curtain for the "Sunset" Theater - Raspberry Curtain for the "Melon" Theater Since I have two different color versions of the theater I wanted to provide and inner curtain that would work with each one, so here they are. ***** A bit about Paluzie, Barcelona Casa Paluzie (1865-1940) was a Spanish based publishing house. They specialized in cut-sheet, paper theater and paper toys as well as: popular prints, educational books, maps, instructional toys, and a variety of other printed paper products. The company was started in 1844 by Esteve Paluzie (1804-1873); A teacher and publishing editor and by the mid 1860's he was fully devoted to his publishing enterprise. The establishment of Don Esteban Paluzie published it's first know catalog in 1867 and continued till 1940. This was around the time of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), which was taking place as most of Europe was dealing with the beginnings of WWII. My Mother was a young girl growing up in Spain during this difficult time. She and several of my aunts and uncles have told me stories of the hardships that took it's toll all over the country due to Spain's internal conflict between The National Republic and rebel Nationalists led by Franco (Franco won by the way, for those of you who are unfamiliar with Spain's more current history.) I have to assume that the toll of the war probably had a large financial impact on the business and may have been a major cause to the end of Casa Paluzie in 1940. ***** Paluzie paper sheets are some of the rarer ones to come across, especially in the USA; however they do appear from time to time on Internet auction sites. These are what a few of the other Paluzie, Barcelona Toy Paper Theaters look like. (note - I made some updates to several items below on 11-14-2013) I digitally "cleaned up" the above 1059 Paluzie from a theater sheet I found on the Internet at "teatresdepapersalaludica.blogspot.com" - HERE The original version of the above Teatro De Sombras is from the Collection of - Francesc d' A. López Sala. Francesc has several blogs showing wonderful images of vintage paper toys. The blogs are in Spanish but the images need no translation; so I hope you check them out - HERE and HERE He was also generous enough to share with us the second sheet that works with the above theater. By cutting out the below circles and installing as shown via the diagram you will get a "moving shadow puppet show". Thanks Francesc!!! ***** The next group of theaters came as sheets that needed to be assembled to complete the Toy Theaters. Most of these sheets I was fortunate enough to purchase from European online sellers. They take a bit longer to arrive in the mail and you pay a lot for shipping to get them stateside; but I think it's worth the extra time and expense in the end when you get to see one of these beauties up close and personal. "Embocadura de Teatro - Teatro Moderno Nº 1090 bis" is shown above in both it's assembled version as well as the uncut sheet. The main portion of the theater is in one piece and then the orchestra sections need to be assembled in front to build the complete sheet as intended. This orchestra strip can be attached directly to the theater's front or it could be used to cover a front drawer that would hold additional paper sheets, characters and props used with a toy theater. The builder could also opt not to use the orchestra at all and different base could be created for the theater or drawer cover if this section was not wanted or perchance is missing. I've noticed that some Paluzie sheets have similar numbers for different images. For example, farther down you will see another Paluzie sheet numbered 1090 but that theater is a smaller version of a Theater Español with accessories and not a Teatro Moderno like the above theater. It's interesting that the above theater is Nº 1090 bis... I've noticed the "bis" ending on a few of my Paluzie sheets but they seem to be for scenery or accessories that accompany a theater facade sheet. This is the first Theater facade sheet I've had that carried a "bis" after the number. I'm not sure why two different theaters would carry the same sheet number but I'm guessing that they were made in different years and as one theater 1090 was no longer being made a different one was? I'm still searching an answer as to why "Embocadura de Teatro - Teatro Moderno Nº 1090 bis" has a bis ending next to the model number and will update the page if I ever find out - grins. (Update 5/22/2023 - "bis" numbering update - One of my readers asked for an updated on the "bis" numbering of these sheets, so I wanted to add what I can best figure out, here on this original post. It does indeed seem that the "bis" notates this sheet is not the original 1090 but "another" 1090. These are Spanish printings but in Italian referencing Latin "bis" denotes Encore! or Again! and is used in musical scores to indicate a part to be repeated. Bis is used in France and Italy instead of encore. Based on other Paluzie sheets using "bis" next to the number it seems to indicate "this is in addition to" the original # produced... It could be that the "bis" sheet is in addition to, an updated version, an altered version or possibly in the case of Teatro Moderno 1090 a replacement version. "Bis" signifies an encore but not to be confused with another by the same number.) Teatro Español Nº 1060 (Decoraciones de Teatro - Fachada) Is shown above in both the uncut sheet and a vintage assembled version. The main theater is in one piece and then the orchestra sections need to be added in front. This strip can be attached directly to the theater's front or it could be used to cover a front drawer that would hold additional paper sheets, characters and props used with a toy theater. Occasionally you can discover variation in a theaters coloration. In the above example the vintage assembled theater has slightly different coloring than the vintage uncut sheet I own but this is one of the aspects that makes vintage paper toys so much fun. And remember earlier, on the Theater 1090 bis I left a note that there were two different theaters numbered 1090, well here are two different Teatro Español theaters with the number 1060. The above Teatro Español Nº 1060 is a Decoraciones de Teatro - Fachada Nº 1060 where as the below Teator Español Nº 1060 is listed as Fachada de Teatro Nº 1060; and to make matters more confusing the below Fachada de Teator Nº 1060 theater came in a smaller size with accessories and was numbered Nº 1090 - go figure??? Paluzie 1060 was also made in a different size with a curtain on the same sheet and numbered 1090 - see next example The colors on the above vintage Teatro Español 1060 sheet are slightly different from those seen in the below version of the smaller vintage assembled Teatro Español 1090. Here again I'm not sure if this is the case with all 1060 & 1090 Teatro Español's of this style or just these shown here. Either way I find it fascinating in it's confusion. This Teatro Español shows the theater and two uncut sheets. The first uncut sheet Nº 1090 shows the theater and curtain and the second sheet Nº 1061 shows a larger curtain and stage props alone and was intended to be used with the larger Teatro Español Nº 1060 pictured above this example. Just goes to show when collecting you need to pay attention to the numbering system and verify sizing when purchasing or you could be purchasing the wrong item for your needs. The Curtain in the 1090 combination curtain/accessory sheet, is too small to work with the Fachada de Teatro Nº 1060. You need to have the larger Nº 1061 curtain and accessory sheet for the larger theater sheets: Fachada de Teatro Nº 1060 as well as the Teatro Moderno Nº 1090 bis". ***** I hope you have enjoyed exploring vintage Toy Theaters from Paluzie, Barcelona with me. These are really near and dear to my heart; but they are not the only Paper Theaters that came from Spain. Seix Barral was known for it's Toy Theater series “Teatro de los Niños” and Hernando, Madrid has at least one Paper Theater and multiple scenery sheets that I'm aware of. I might explore those with you at another time but for now My Muse seems to be heading off in another direction so we will have to put that on the back burner for a bit. So many projects and not enough hours in the day to get it all done, such is the wonder of life. Till Next Time...

Two centuries before the advent of iPhones and Xboxes, children amused themselves by building miniature paper theaters redolent of grand playhouses and putting on dramas by manipulating colorful figures inside.

Today I continue my series on Toy Theaters and Paper Theater images by exploring some of the vintage images that were produced in Barcelona, Spain by Paluzie. Spain is near and dear to my heart and I have extensive family ties there. I was thrilled to discover some beautiful toy theater images from the land of my birth and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. I begin by showcasing this whimsical stage curtain in Spain's National colors of Red and Gold with a few "extras" thrown in and then toward the bottom of the post I wanted to show some interesting comparisons between Paluzie images from Spain and Imagerie Pellerin, d'Epinal images from France. I hope you enjoy a digital journey to Spain with these vintage treasures. My Adaptation on a Paluzie, Barcelona Paper Toy Theater Curtain I've done a bit of digital re-orchestration to create this particular Stage and curtain in one. The original image was intended to be a curtain without a base but I thought it would make a nice stand alone stage and created a coordinating base for it. I've also popped in a fancy red curtain which you can find on my deviantART account HERE and other of my curtains can be seen at http://eveyd.deviantart.com/gallery/33415981 So if you are wondering what the original curtain looked like, well here is a "process" sheet showing you the stages of assembly and creation. Progress Sheet showing Original Sheet, Assembled Curtain and Altered Curtain Stage The original sheet appears to be an "extras" set showing the parts of the curtain and some props. I believe the original intent of the curtain is as an extra "inner" curtain to be used within another Theater or "Proscenium" rather than as a stand alone item. Personally I liked the image so much that I wanted it to stand alone as a theater; but if at any time I need just the curtain it is a simple process to "cut off" the lower base and have it as originally intended. I did find an image on the web showing a Paluzie Theater where this item was used as a secondary inner curtain. Paluzie Toy Theater - From The Bruce Museum's exhibit "A Child's View" The above image can be found at http://www.victoriana.com/theater/papertheaters.html and is part of an interesting article Victoriana Magazine did on Toy Theaters at the Bruce Museum. The Elaborate theater seen here is also by Paluzie and came as an unassembled sheet No 1028 which I'll bring to you in the next post. Since I wanted the curtain to play a major role rather than extra window dressing I created a fun "print and play" sheet with the stage, background curtain and two different Paluzie sets. The sets include a background and then side wings which are used to create illusion and depth within a toy theater, just as they would be used on a real stage. Toy Theater Paper Play Set - click on image to get higher resolution for downloading & printing These can be used to create a stage diorama or a miniature toy theater depending on how you choose to construct your set. (Remember to use the download instructions to get the highest print quality image.) The photo from Victorian Magazine shows the Paluzie Theater with a backdrop and side wings in place. You can also see other examples of backgrounds with side wings at Spielzeugmuseum Nürnberg using the following links: HERE - HERE - HERE - HERE and HERE (These my give you a better visual on how to use the wings in a toy theater). ***** OK - now for those who enjoy a bit of extra information along with pretty pictures... Paluzie was a well known printer in Spain and was producing paper toy sheets around the same time as Pellerin aka d'Epinal was in France (especially from the c1865-1920's time period). Those who follow my blog know I did a series of posts on d'Epinal images at the end of 2012 and in January 2013 I did a 2 part post showing a d'Epinal toy Theater; so I found it quite interesting as to how similar the styles of Paluzie was to Pellerin's d'Epinal sheets. I wanted to show some of my findings in this regard. Considering the d'Epinal firm had a larger selling market, I have to wonder if many of the Paluzie sheets were inspired by what they saw in d'Epinal or other well known Paper Theater makers of the day. Don't get me wrong. Many of the Paluzie sheets and theaters are original to them and beautiful in their own right; I just find it interesting that there are some similarities between them and other prints, especially the French d'Epinal sheets. Here are a few comparison examples I found interesting. Mini Theaters by Paluzie on the Top and d'Epinal on the Bottom This first example shows a series of 4 mini theaters with stage, background and wings. On the top is Paluzie's set called Pequeno Theato (small theater) On the bottom is d'Epinal's set of Petites Theatres (small theaters) I did not have the full uncut sheet of the Paluzie theaters; but I was able to recreate the look of it from images I have of the various parts. You can see an uncut sheet of them HERE at www.teatritos.com along with other Paluzie items. (You'll need to scroll almost to the bottom of the page to see the Paluzie mini theater sheet) Though paper theaters were a majorly produced item for these companies, they also produced a wide variety of paper toy sheets as seen in the next two examples. One for a circus toy that moves and the other for jumping jack paper dolls. Miniature circus toy sheets - Top one by Paluzie - Bottom one by d'Epinal I've been able to locate just a few examples of Paluzie paper sheets so far, it seems they are a much harder to locate collectible than the d'Epinal sheets from France. Looks like I'll have to call in some favors with my cousins in Spain to try and find me some. - grins. The Paluzie sheet can be found HERE and a version of the d'Epinal HERE Il Favoloso Mondo di Carta di Toto, which by the way is a great resource of downloadable vintage items. Spanish and French Jumping Jack Paper Dolls Jumping Jack (Pantin) paper dolls were popular from the late 1700's through the early 1900's so it's not uncommon that many companies made these types of paper sheets. I've seen more than a dozen different Pantins by d'Epinal (harlequins, clowns, dancers, pirates, Asian, Turkish and a variety of others). I have a 5 post series showing may of them starting HERE if you want some nice downloadable versions to play with. I'm sure Paluzie must have made more than just the one jointed paper doll but this is the only one I've seen so far. Here again, I think it's an issue of the Paluzie sheets being harder to acquire or gain access to reference versions of their images. For this final comparison, I recently stumbled on this one and was shocked at how similar the two Toy Theater background images were. Arabian styled Toy Theater Backgrounds - Top one by Paluzie & the Bottom one by J.F. Schreiber The very colorful top background was by Paluzie and the elegant one on the bottom by Schreiber. J.F. Schreiber of Germany was one of the top publishers of Toy Theater sheets and they produced exceptionally well made sheets during their day; so I found it quite interesting how similar the Paluzie was to the Schreiber. I've noticed this in the past with other toy theater sheets and going forward I'm going to start keeping track because I find it fascinating and it may make for another interesting post later on down the line. I hope you found today's post on Paluzie, Barcelona paper sheets from Spain interesting. Next we'll have a bit of fun with Paluzie's Theater Nº 1028. Sneak Peek of the upcoming Paluzie Toy Theater post Till Next Time...

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In honor of World Theater Day, we've found a collection of perfect puppet theaters to create with your little thespians.

DOORWAY PUPPET AND SHADOW THEATER When the time comes to create musical masterpieces, tell funny and surprising stories or reenact absurd adventures...this portable theater can be installed quickly in a door frame or on a dowel for a more long term everyday use. Made of printed coton, the colorful curtain set slides on a small wood stick to announce the beginning or the end of the show. If the little director feels inspired to create a play with shadows, the white curtain set will come handy when the night falls, because the show must go on! Bravo! Bravo! (applause) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: - 100% cotton - Theater dimensions: 58 inches x 29 inches Comes with: - A storage bag, dimensions: 34 inches x 10,6 inches - A pair of theater curtains and one white curtain for shadow play - 1 adjustable tension rod for doorway installation, dimensions: 29 to 47 inches, 1/2 inches diameter In case of an unfortunate accident, wash the theater with wet clothe and air dry. All products are made in la fée raille's workshop in downtown Montréal, where each object is drawn, printed and sewn. Each product thus own its very own signature and the quality of a small production. //// //// //// THÉÂTRE DE MARIONNETTES ET DE JEUX D'OMBRES À l'heure de raconter des histoires drôles et surprenantes, des aventures sans queues ni têtes ou pleines de suspense... Ce théâtre portatif se déploie en un tour de main et s'installe aussi bien dans le cadre d'une porte que sur un goujon pour un usage au quotidien. Fait de coton imprimé, les rideaux de couleur se glissent sur une pôle de bois pour s’ouvrir lorsque le spectacle commence et se ferment lorsque celui-ci prend fin. Sur les rideaux blancs, les petits metteurs en scène ont aussi l’option de créer une pièce pour le théâtre d'ombres, toujours très en demande lorsque la nuit tombe et que le spectacle doit continuer! Encore! Encore! (applaudissements) SPÉCIFICATIONS TECHNIQUES : - 100% coton - Dimensions du théâtre : 148 cm x 72 cm Inclus avec le théâtre : - Sac de rangement inclus, dimensions : 27 cm x 88 cm - Une paire de rideaux de théâtre et un rideau blanc pour les ombres - Tringle ajustable pour l'installation, dimensions : 71 cm à 120 cm, 1,1 cm de diamètre Instructions de lavage : en cas de taches, gentiment frotter l'endroit avec un linge humide. Tous les produits sont fabriqués dans un atelier au centre-ville de Montréal, où la fée raille dessine, imprime et coud chaque objet, leur conférant une signature unique et la qualité d'une petite production. //// //// ////

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Artwork and Inspirations by Evelyn Kennedy Duncan

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