Punch and Judy puppet: the clergyman

A clergyman glove puppet, part of a Punch and Judy set belonging to puppeteer Peter Butchard (1909-2009). The wooden head is carved in a more angular and sophisticated style than the the other puppets. The figure has a hooked nose and square black hat. It has felt hands, neck bands made of cotton tape and a body made in black cotton fabric with a brown synthetic fabric border. The puppet is machine sewn.

Object Details

ID: ZBA4102
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: 400 x 165 x 60 mm