a well-known comic weekly
journal, published in
London. It first appeared in 1841 under the editorship of
Mark Lemon and Henry Mayhew. The
cover design for many
issues featured the assumed editor, "
Mr. Punch," the hero in the puppet
play "Punch and Judy," frequently seen in
England. Punch has a humped back, a
hooked nose and a fierce
temper. He was constantly beating people with his
stick, including Judy (his wife) and their
baby.
—SHSBC Binder 12 Approved Glossary