Punch and Judy puppet: puppet head

Glove puppet head, part of a Punch and Judy set belonging to puppeteer Peter Butchard (1909-2009). The head is carved from wood and painted, with the nose and cheeks painted red. The head has short features. The remains of a leather cap is attached with tacks. Cotton fibres, part of the previously attached body still remain at the neck.

Object Details

ID: ZBA2334
Collection: Toys, games and music
Type: Puppet
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 75 x 50 x 47 mm