JUDY Hand Puppet ~ Early 1900s Punch & Judy Chimpanze

JUDY Hand Puppet ~ Early 1900s Punch & Judy ChimpanzeHere's a spectacular Judy hand puppet, the bad tempered wife of the world renown glove puppet Mr Punch. Judy's wooden head is finely carved and beautifully hand painted. Her hands and legs are also made of wood and skillfully painted. She has a fabric body with some lovely stitched lace details. This puppet is a rare find from an old hand puppet set. Her origin is unknown. She is likely of German origin made in the early 1900s. Judy's structure is

Year: circa early/mid 1900s

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Felt body and hands with straw hair

Year: 1973-76

Shows age and play wear with paint loss

Here's a charming antique Judy hand puppet toy

ID: missing Kersa paper tag

Velvet shows aging with spots and soiling

The fabric body/sleeve is discolored and has holes

this little puppet dates between 1959-67

open felt mouth

Great condition just missing the chest tag