Puppet Collection (#4)

Some children playing on the snow in their school garden in Lyon. France Lyon. Date of Photograph:1900 - 1910

"Schneemnner" snowmen in the shop window "Colette" Italy. Date of Photograph:31/12/1930

The puppets of the STAM Pentolaccia Florence. Date of Photograph:25 marzo 1926

Portrait of a young little girl with her toys near the Christmas tree, Christmas greeting post-card, with a Buon Natale inscription on the front side and a personal dedication on the back side

Foreground a small decoration representing Santa Claus farther back the Christmas tree. Date of Photograph:1940-1950

Portrait of a boy with a toy Trieste. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Portrait of a baby with a stuffed dog Trieste. Date of Photograph:1949 ca

Child with a trench coat and little hat Trieste. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

A dummy depicting an elegantly dressed man on a chair with a glass in his hand. Europe. Date of Photograph:1955 - 1960

Portrait of two children Trieste. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1900

Small acrobat made in Italy of the late Eighteenth century Toy. Date of Photograph:1980-1990 ca.. Date of Artwork:1750-1800

Cloth doll made in the 1920s by the well-known Lenci firm. The doll represents an Indian prince with a tall turban, seated on a soft colored cushion Toy Styles and Movements before 1945

Colored mushrooms and gnome in cloth made in Italy in the 1930s by the famous firm of Lenci Toy Styles and Movements before 1945, International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1980-1990 ca

Cloth dolls of the Three Kings in multicolored Oriental costumes, made in the 1920s by the Italian firm of Lenci Toy Styles and Movements before 1945, International Art of 20th Century

Toy dog and female legs Italy. Date of Photograph:1933

Masked course or Carnival of Viareggio Versilia / Viareggio. Date of Photograph:02/1930

Portrait of the infant daughter of Wheeler family Florence. Date of Photograph:17/02/1907

Kanadehon Chūshingura Act II, 1800 (colour woodcut)
8603872 Kanadehon Chūshingura Act II, 1800 (colour woodcut) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 40.4 x 55.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Kanadehon Chushingura Act III, 1800 (colour woodcut)
8603862 Kanadehon Chushingura Act III, 1800 (colour woodcut) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 40.5 x 55.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; Image © Ashmolean Museum

Guy is being a joke, Ginette is watching him. Helene sews warm clothes to Henriette her doll
8600252 Guy is being a joke, Ginette is watching him. Helene sews warm clothes to Henriette her doll. Irene follows Ida, her infirm little cousin

The puppets, 1912 (Oil on canvas)
7425517 The puppets, 1912 (Oil on canvas) by Brass, Italico (1870-1943); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: by Italico Brass); Luisa Ricciarini

Kanadehon Chūshingura Act IX, 1806 (colour woodcut)
8603852 Kanadehon Chūshingura Act IX, 1806 (colour woodcut) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 40.5 x 55.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Marionette
Monika Vanhercke

Igor Genovesi

Tony Sarg and one of his dancing marionettes, 1928
Tony Sarg (regarded as Americas puppet master and one of his dancing marionettes, 1928 Date: 1928

Cartoon, Parnell with Gladstone and Salisbury
Cartoon, Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish Nationalist, with Gladstone and Salisbury as puppets, and Randolph Churchill looking over the top of a wall - Does Mr Parnell hope that in the next parliament

Chinese toy seller and boys playing Jianzi, Qing Dynasty
Chinese itinerant toy seller and boys playing Jianzi by kicking a shuttlecock, Qing Dynasty. The toy man holds a bamboo stick with three small puppets

Cat and kittens with a red umbrella on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

George Younger, 1st Viscount Younger, politician
GEORGE YOUNGER 1st VISCOUNT YOUNGER (1851-1929) Politician

Rats! That renowned rodent Roland Rat has run into trouble again. His Ratmobile broke down outside the Liverpool Empire where he is to star in the panto Dick Whittington

A hostess for the children, thats 18 year old Bonita Shawe from Enfield. Thames Television the new London weekday programme company

Mr Derek De Cora, who is giving Punch and Judy shows at the Tyneside Summer Exhibition, gives a close up view of two of the puppets to two girls. Exhibition Park, Newcastle. 23rd August 1963

Rod Hull and Emu seen here on Clactons beaches before going on to perform at the end of the pier. 30th August 1973

Morecambe and Wise appeared at Coventry Theatre for four shows entitled " Eric and Ernie - Two of a Kind!" Back stage they were photographed with Arthur Worsley

Sooty the TV puppet is to leave TV after the B. B. C. has decided to buy a continental
Sooty the TV puppet is to leave TV after the B.B.C. has decided to buy a continental puppet film in his place. The reason being that it will be cheaper

Colourful hand puppets for sale, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Colourful hand puppets for sale

Ventriloquist Mr Le-Hurst with his dummy Jimmy - Liverpool
Touring Ventriloquist Mr W. Le-Hurst with his dummy Jimmy - of 167 Liverpool Road, Islington, London. Found in an advertisement for a performance at the Abergavenny Coliseum in November 1915

Minnesota State Fair: African American on soap box using hand puppet, 1900?. Creator: Unknown
Minnesota State Fair: African American on soap box using hand puppet, 1900?

Ventriloquist JLP01_08_045158
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. A ventriloquist entertaining children at a Christmas party

Ventriloquist JLP01_08_093537a
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. An entertainer with a ventriloquists dummy speaking to two young girls at the annual childrens Christmas party held by

Close-up of Burmese puppet (AKA Yoke the or marionettes) hanging from strings, Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Close-up of round puppet, Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Traditional bull figure known as El Torito burns after exploding with fireworks in
A traditional bull figure known as " El Torito" burns after exploding with fireworks during the annual San Juan de Dios celebrations in Tultepec, on the outskirts of Mexico City

A Rewue is pictured in Makehue village close to where Pope Francis will hold a mass in
A Rewue (altar of the Mapuches) is pictured in Makehue village, close to where Pope Francis will hold a mass in Chiles Araucania region January 15, 2018. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

People set fire to an effigy during the traditional burning of Judas on Holy Saturday in
People set fire to an effigy during the traditional burning of Judas on Holy Saturday at la Merced neighborhood in Mexico City, Mexico, March 31, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Romero

A combination of pictures shows the Boeoegg, a snowman made of wadding and filled with firecrackers, burning atop a bonfire in the Sechselaeuten square in Zurich April 13, 2015. As the bells of St

The Boeoegg, a snowman made of wadding and filled with firecrackers, burns atop a bonfire in the Sechselaeuten square in Zurich April 13, 2015. As the bells of St

People watch as an effigy of 10-headed demon King Ravana is burnt during the Hindu festival of Dussehra in the northern Indian city of Amritsar October 3, 2014

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"Puppetry: A Timeless Art Form Unveiling a World of Imagination" Step into the enchanting world of puppetry, where Muffin the Mule and Rasputin Caricature come to life through strings and skilled hands. From Pelham puppets to Fulton Mackay and Sprocket filming in Cornwall, this captivating art form has captured hearts for generations. Remember Mr Punch's mischievous encounters with the crocodile? Or perhaps you've heard the delightful melody of Two Marionettes Polka while admiring its music cover. The iconic film "Punch and Judy Man (The)" from 1963 still echoes in our memories, reminding us of the timeless charm that puppets possess. Who could forget Pinocchio, whose journey taught us valuable lessons about honesty and bravery? And let's not overlook water puppets gracefully gliding across serene ponds or Punch and Judy entertaining crowds on bustling beaches. Traveling eastward to Dalian, Manchukuo in China, witness Festival Stilt Dance as vibrant dancers bring ancient tales to life using intricately designed puppets. Meanwhile, Jack-in-a-box springs forth with an infectious smile from his red wooden box, showcasing the joyous nature of clown puppets. Puppets have transcended time and cultures; they are vessels for storytelling that ignite our imagination like no other medium can. Whether it be traditional marionettes or innovative creations, these characters hold a special place in our hearts as they weave their magic on stage or screen. So next time you encounter a puppet show or stumble upon a vintage puppet collection tucked away somewhere – take a moment to appreciate this extraordinary art form that has delighted audiences young and old throughout history. Let yourself be transported into a world where strings dance effortlessly between reality and fantasy - because behind every puppet lies an artist who breathes life into them with love and creativity.