Puppet Collection (#5)

Cafe in Markt Square, old town, Wernigerode, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Traditional puppets, souvenirs, Chiva, Uzbekistan

Traditional puppets, souvenirs, Khiva, Uzbekistan

Asia, East Asia, Taiwan, a play in a traditional itinerant Chinese puppet theater

Piazza Navona, christmas fair, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Traditional puppets, Bhaktapur (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Traditional puppets, Kathmandu, Nepal

President Andrew Jackson as a diabolical puppet-master hovering over and pulling the strings attached to a crowd of
OFFICE HUNTERS OF 1834: President Andrew Jackson as a diabolical puppet-master hovering over and pulling the strings attached to a crowd of political office-seekers: American cartoon, 1834

Kvitravn (White Raven)
Sima Bivolarska

Oh Barbie No 2
Treechild

Oh Barbie No 1
Treechild

Aberystwyth Punch and Judy Show Victorian period

China Street Puppet Show pre-1900

Punch and Judy Show Llandudno Wales Victorian period

Punch and Judy Show Wilder Beach Ilfracombe Victorian period

Street puppet show, China, early 1900s. Date: early 1900s

Music cover, Punch and Judy Quadrille by Hs Roberts Date: 19th century

Eastern musicians on Columbia record sleeve
Javanese or Indonesian musicians on Columbia 78rpm record sleeve Date: early 20th century

Punch At The Convent
This painting depicts a scene where a seated crowd of spectators, with children at the front, are viewing a traditional Punch and Judy puppet show at a convent, nuns are tending to the audience

Music cover, The Punch and Judy Show, words and music by Ben Black Date: 1929

Edmund Goulding, director, studio portrait with puppet strings. Captioned, An Astrologer of The Screen: Goulding Pulls the Strings'

Shadow Puppet Show, The Rabbit on the Wall, by Sir David Wilkie Date: circa 1816

Title page, Punch's Pocket Book, 1846 Date: 1846

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Satirical puppet show La Tarumba. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spitting Image puppet of Margaret Thatcher
A puppet of Margaret Thatcher, British Conservative Prime Minister, used on the satirical TV programme, Spitting Image. The book is Spycatcher by Peter Wright

Shadow Show - Silhouette Cut-Outs 1881
A fold-out page from The Boy's Own Paper for a shadow show stand with various silhouettes surrounding, to be cut-out, to entertain children for Christmas. Date: 1881

Handmade Puppets, Bukhara Puppet Theatre, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Marionette, Bambara Culture
LSE3082223 Marionette, Bambara Culture, by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

Marionette, Bambara Culture
LSE3082222 Marionette, Bambara Culture, by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

Marionette, Bambara Culture
LSE3082224 Marionette, Bambara Culture, by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

The Punch and Judy Show, 1912 (oil on canvas)
CH251432 The Punch and Judy Show, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); 112x169 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

The Son of Old Man Duchesne, May 7, 1871 (engraving)
904994 The Son of Old Man Duchesne, May 7, 1871 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

Marionette: "King Saul", c. 1937. Creator: Elmer Weise
Marionette: " King Saul", c. 1937

Fan Dancer Marionette, c. 1937. Creator: Elmer Weise
Fan Dancer Marionette, c. 1937

Hand Puppet - Policeman, c. 1936. Creator: Elmer Weise
Hand Puppet - Policeman, c. 1936

Punchs Sweatheart, c. 1938. Creator: Elmer Weise
Punchs Sweatheart, c. 1938

Head of a Clown Marionette, c. 1939. Creator: Vera Van Voris
Head of a Clown Marionette, c. 1939

Hand Puppet "Punch", c. 1936. Creator: William Kerby
Hand Puppet " Punch", c. 1936

Child of Punch and Judy, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Dorothy Harris
Child of Punch and Judy, 1935/1942

Marionette - Missionary, c. 1937. Creator: Dorothy Harris
Marionette - Missionary, c. 1937

Jerry the Policeman, c. 1937. Creator: Dorothy Harris
Jerry the Policeman, c. 1937

The Seventh Month, ca. 1767. Creator: Ishikawa Toyomasa
The Seventh Month, ca. 1767

Punch and Judy. After the illustration by George Cruikshank. From Punch and Judy, published 1828
2907807 Punch and Judy. After the illustration by George Cruikshank. From Punch and Judy, published 1828. by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection

Mr. Punch, (Pulcinella). After the illustration by George Cruikshank. From Punch and Judy, published 1828
2907806 Mr. Punch, (Pulcinella). After the illustration by George Cruikshank. From Punch and Judy, published 1828. by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection

DDE-90029160
Children watching a Punch and Judy Show Date: 02/07/2008

Sewing nanny
Sita Gramich

The Actor Yamashita Kinsaku holding a puppet of the Empress in the play "Diary Kept on a J... 1725
The Actor Yamashita Kinsaku holding a puppet of the Empress in the play " Diary Kept on a Journey by Sea to Izu (Funadama Izu Nikki), " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month

The Actors Yamashita Kinsaku I and Hayakawa Hatsuse as puppeteers in the play "Diary Kept... 1725
The Actors Yamashita Kinsaku I and Hayakawa Hatsuse as puppeteers in the play " Diary Kept on a Journey by Sea to Izu" (" Funadama Izu Nikki" )

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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.