GENTLEMAN Hand Puppet ~ Early 20th c. Punch and Judy lady

GENTLEMAN Hand Puppet ~ Early 20th c. Punch and Judy ladyHere's a handsome Gentleman hand puppet from an old Punch and Judy set designed for children. It has a finely carved wooden head, beautifully hand painted with expressive decal eyes applied to it. The body is made from fabric with lovely small wooden hands and legs. This puppet is from German origin, made circa early 20th Century. It has been gently used and displays very well. Despite its many years of life, the coloring is still vivid. No major

Origin: Lyon

Hangman (bearded man with green hat)

holes (particularly Judy's costume)

Size: the body is approximately 18in/46cm

gives him a captivating expression that is hard not to fall in love with

an indication that it might have been created for professional use

Tiny head nails no longer attached to the hat

Origin: Tokyo

This toy is very special also because it retains the early button with capital letters

The coloring is vivid and the tags are crisp

this Tiger hand puppet has a baby-like expression that is adorable

Fritz Herbert Bross (1910-1976) was a German puppet maker and puppeteer that came from a family of wood sculptors