The Baby handpuppet (Punch and Judy, c.1840)

From The Brighton Toy and Model Index
Jump to navigationJump to search
Exhibit

The Baby handpuppet (Punch and Judy, c.1840)

BTMM map 081.gif
location:

Arch One , Area 81
Brighton Beach (display)


Glamour of Brighton


A handpuppet of "The Baby", from Punch and Judy.

The puppet has a white clothing with crosses and bars, and a pale blue bonnet with a painted red ribbon or band.

The puppet dates from around 1840, and has a head made from moulded composition, and wooden hands. It has cloth legggings but no feet.