A knicker was slang for a pound in the UK, so half a knicker would be 10 shillings, or 10 bob in slang. This explains why the notes have ‘10’ printed on them as well as the side view of a lady showing ‘half a knicker’. It is unlikely that these notes could ever be confused with real money. It is not clear whether the Davenport advertisement illustrated here refers to these notes, or a completely different product.
Three sizes of red ‘Half a Knicker’ stage money
Item Details
| Size | The three sizes are 80 x 45mm, 140 x 85mm and 285 x 165mm. |
|---|---|
| Date | Probably mid 20th century. |
| Key Phrases | Apparatus, Miscellaneous |
| Category | Magic |
| Ref no | N2875 |