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Stick puppet in the form of Punch

Part of the Edward Lovett collection of dolls

These figures were made by both German and French toymakers and often given as christening gifts. Often incorporating a simple squeaker that sounds as the figure is shaken.

Stick surmounted by a Punch head of painted composition with glass eyes. Lace frill round neck and collar of bell-tipped fringed silk (blue/yellow/coral) overstuffed gathered ball of dark red patterned silk. 'Punch' hat of coral/blue silk frill edged and bell tipped.