Christmas Crackers

Q This lively drawing from the Illustrated London News, December 25, 1847 appears to be an exploding Christmas cracker.
Is anyone aware of an illustration of Christmas crackers that predates 1847 and is this the first use of the term Christmas Crackers ?

Inquisitive

Queries 2007/8

Cabinet Portrait
Key Registry Tags
Christmas Crackers
Fun Fare
Drawn on Stone
Advent Calendars
'Air Raid' Booklets
Le Vieux Papier
Engraved Invitation
Public Executioner
Valentine Booklets
Spa Album
1774 Engraving

Query Archive

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2005/6

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