Puppets Collection (page 2)

Chinese puppet show, Qing Dynasty. The puppeteer is completely hidden inside a curtained theatre
FLO4590473 Chinese puppet show, Qing Dynasty. The puppeteer is completely hidden inside a curtained theatre and works the puppets in a window above his head

Travelling Puppet Show, 1812 (stipple engraving)
1574806 Travelling Puppet Show, 1812 (stipple engraving); (add.info.: Travelling puppet show, China, 1812. Stipple engraving, London, 1812.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Puppets, c1764. Creator: Giovanni Volpato
The Puppets, c1764. Series: Le Arti per Via

Molière ayant la douleur de s'entendre interpreter avec une pratique, 1864. Creator: Cham
Moliere ayant la douleur de s'entendre interpreter avec une pratique, 1864. Caricature of the playwright Moliere covering his ears on seeing his play Tartuffe performed at a Punch-and-Judy puppet

Woman Making Rabbit Shadow for Small Boy, 1807. Creator: Shinsai
Woman Making Rabbit Shadow for Small Boy, 1807

Oh! Papa, Papa...v'là un beau polichenelle.. 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
Oh! Papa, Papa...v'la un beau polichenelle.. 1851. - Oh! papa, papa...v'la un beau polichinelle qui ressemble a mon oncle Cabassol...faut me l'acheter!...'

'The shadow show; A Cruise to Soo-chow, 1875. Creator: Lindley, Augustus Frederick
The shadow show; A Cruise to Soo-chow, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Fantoche, 1874. Creator: Félicien Rops
Fantoche, 1874

Man shows two children toys on the pavement outside a print shop, c.1875-c.1925. Creator: Pedro de Weyer
Man shows two children toys on the pavement outside a print shop, c.1875-c.1925. A man shows a toy horse to a boy holding a dog and a girl with a doll. Behind them three men look at a display of books

Le nouveau polichinelle napolitan, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le nouveau polichinelle napolitan, 19th century. The new Neapolitan Polichinelle

Village with a Puppeteer Entertaining a Small Crowd, c.1650-c.1660. Creator: Peeter Gysels
Village with a Puppeteer Entertaining a Small Crowd, c.1650-c.1660

Les Mannequins Politiques, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Mannequins Politiques, 19th century. Political models

String Fever, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
String Fever, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Hansel and Gretel, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Hansel and Gretel, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Emperor Jones, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Emperor Jones, Los Angeles, 1938. Ralph Chesse's Marionettes in - "Emperor Jones" by Eugene O'Neill...Musart Theatre'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

R.U.R. [193-]. Creator: Unknown
R.U.R. [193-]. Federal Theatre Marionette Theatre Presents - R.U.R.'. Poster for puppet version of a 1920 science-fiction play by Karel Capek

Pinocchio, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Pinocchio, [193-]. Pinocchio - A Gay Extravaganza With Music - Written and Staged by Yasha Frank - Ritz Theatre...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Alice in Wonderland, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Alice in Wonderland, [193-]. For Children from 6 to 60 - Marionettes - "Alice in Wonderland"...Alcazar [Theatre] - A Federal Theatre Production Div. W.P.A.'

Aladdin, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Aladdin, [193-]. St Mary's School Auditorium - Lawrence - For One Performance Only...Federal Theatre Presents It's Marionettes - Aladdin - Enchanting Fairy Tale'

Alice in Wonderland, San Francisco, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Alice in Wonderland, San Francisco, 1937. Federal Theatre Project Presents the Marionettes in "Alice in Wonderland" for Children...Alcazar [Theatre]...'

Dr. Faustus, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Faustus, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Hansel and Gretel, Portland, OR, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Hansel and Gretel, Portland, OR, 1938. Ralph Chesse's Marionettes - Music from Humperdinck's Opera - "Hansel and Gretel"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Historical Marionettes, New York, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Historical Marionettes, New York, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Snee Zee, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Snee Zee, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Snee Zee, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Snee Zee, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Rip Van Winkle, Floral Park, NY, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Rip Van Winkle, Floral Park, NY, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Rip Van Winkle, Buffalo, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Rip Van Winkle, Buffalo, NY, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Pinocchio, Boston, 1939. Creator: Unknown
Pinocchio, Boston, 1939. "Pinocchio" - A Dramatic Fantasy for the Young in Heart - Copley Theatre...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Pinocchio, Boston, 1939. Creator: Unknown
Pinocchio, Boston, 1939. "Pinocchio" - A Dramatic Fantasy for the Young in Heart - Copley Theatre...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Sleeping Beauty, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Sleeping Beauty, [193-]. Hardy School Auditorium - Arlington - For Two Performances Only...Benefit of Parent Teacher's Ass'n...Federal Theatre Presents - It's Marionettes - Sleeping

Strauss, Sarah Mildred, and pupils, 1941 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Strauss, Sarah Mildred, and pupils, 1941

Hansel and Gretel, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Hansel and Gretel, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

David and Goliath Marionette, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth Abrams
David and Goliath Marionette, c. 1937

Punch Boxer with Blue Coat, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth Abrams
Punch Boxer with Blue Coat, c. 1937

Puppet: "Punch", c. 1937. Creator: Edward Strzalkowski. Puppet: "Punch", c. 1937
Puppet: "Punch", c. 1937

Punch's Head, c. 1937. Creator: Edward Strzalkowski
Punch's Head, c. 1937

Clown Hand Puppet, 1935/1942. Creator: Lillian Stahl
Clown Hand Puppet, 1935/1942

Marionette Clown, c. 1936. Creator: Lillian Stahl
Marionette Clown, c. 1936

Punch as Clown, c. 1936. Creator: Lillian Stahl
Punch as Clown, c. 1936

Hand Puppet - Devil, c. 1936. Creator: Joseph Shapiro
Hand Puppet - Devil, c. 1936

Hand Puppet - Chinaman, c. 1936. Creator: Joseph Shapiro
Hand Puppet - Chinaman, c. 1936

Selected plates from Les maîtres de l'affiche, c1895 - 1900 (?). Creator: Jules Cheret
Selected plates from Les maitres de l'affiche, c1895 - 1900 (?). [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris] Additional Title(s): Maitres de l'affiche

Affiche pour les "Magasins du Louvre", c1899. Creator: Jules Cheret
Affiche pour les "Magasins du Louvre". c1899. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Album, 1661. Creator: Bin Xie
Album, 1661

Poster from Roslyn production of Power (Roslyn, NY), [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Poster from Roslyn production of Power (Roslyn, NY), [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Alice in Wonderland, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Alice in Wonderland, [193-]. The Marionettes Present "Alice in Wonderland" Now!...Beaux Arts Theatre...Federal Theatre Project - Div. of W.P.A.'

Doll - "Polly", c. 1937. Creator: William Bos. Doll - "Polly", c. 1937. Creator: William Bos
Doll - "Polly", c. 1937

Portrait of a boy holding a puppet. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portrait of a boy holding a puppet

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"Puppets: A Timeless Art Form Unveiling Endless Possibilities" Step into the enchanting world of puppets, where strings come alive and imagination knows no bounds. From the iconic Pelham puppets to the unforgettable characters brought to life by Fulton Mackay and Sprocket in Cornwall, this captivating art form has captured hearts for generations. Intriguing melodies fill the air as marionettes gracefully dance across a stage, their movements synchronized with music like the mesmerizing Two Marionettes Polka album cover. Meanwhile, Punch & Judy take center stage on bustling streets, entertaining crowds with their timeless antics that have delighted audiences since Hogarth's era on British stages. Even beloved comedians like Ken Dodd couldn't resist the allure of puppetry. In Diddy Village, he masterfully wielded props for his new children's show on BBC, bringing joy to young viewers through vibrant characters such as Punch, Toby, and Clown. Puppetry's reach extends beyond traditional performances; it has even found its place in film sets. Behind-the-scenes glimpses reveal Thunderbirds being filmed with meticulous attention to detail. The magic unfolds as strings are pulled and intricate mechanisms bring these heroic marionettes to life before our eyes. Yet amidst all the laughter and wonderment lies a darker tale - "Punch Throws Baby" - an anonymous masterpiece showcasing Mr. Punch's mischievous nature while challenging societal norms through satire. This controversial piece reminds us that puppetry is not only about entertainment but also serves as a powerful medium for social commentary. Through it all remains one constant: Mr. Punch alongside his loyal companions Judy and Baby continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their timeless charm and misadventures that transcend language barriers. So let us celebrate puppets – those magical beings who transport us into realms unknown – whether they're gracing our screens or taking center stage under bright lights.