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Puppet

late 19th century - early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Glove puppet of the Policeman with carved and painted face, hands and helmet, painted black hair and a moustache of strands of wool. There are several areas of paint loss on the face and helmet. He wears a dark navy robe or 'uniform' of a synthetic fabric, with one metal 'button' remaining of the original three


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Carved wood, paint, wool, synthetic fabric and metal
Brief description
Glove puppet of the Policeman. Punch and Judy figure made by Albert Smith. English, late 19th - early 20th century
Physical description
Glove puppet of the Policeman with carved and painted face, hands and helmet, painted black hair and a moustache of strands of wool. There are several areas of paint loss on the face and helmet. He wears a dark navy robe or 'uniform' of a synthetic fabric, with one metal 'button' remaining of the original three
Dimensions
  • Height: 35cm
Credit line
Given by the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild
Object history
One of a set of Punch and Judy figures made by the Punch and Judy man, Albert Smith
Other number
P.171 - British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild number
Collection
Accession number
S.566-2001

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Record createdOctober 8, 2004
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