Date:1900 - 1910 (c.)
Description:These Punch and Judy puppets have painted papier-mache heads and hats, mounted onto turned wood sticks. They may have been used in professional puppet shows rather than as children's toys.
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Donor ref:H11004 and H11005 (57/12246)
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