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Taiwan -Hand puppet with rods on hands. Wild Demon character with
large head in proportion to body. Bright color of hair denotes
post war style of 1960Õs. Lots of variety in Taiwanese puppets.
Note mirrors embroidered into costume. |
U.S.A. - Gremlin marionettes on one control by William Duncan
and Edward Mabley of the Tatterman Marionettes used the
1939 G.E. production, ÒMrs. CinderellaÓat the Worlds Fair. |
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Grandmother
hand puppet is by Lewis Mahlmann/John Gilkerson.
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U.S.A. - Marionette by Harry Burnett, Yale Puppeteers
1930's-40's from "Friday" from the production
"My Man Friday" performed on Olvera Street
in Los Angeles. |
France - Guignol from the collection of Lea Wallace. Good
example of the character ÒGuignolÓ worn and obviously
well used. |
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India - Three string marionette elephant from Rajastani for outside
performances. |
U.S.A. - Eagle marionette for the Tatterman production of "The
Lightning" . |
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Spain - Hand puppet of a bull. A commercial puppet designed
by a famous maker. |
German
- Toy hand puppet with carved wooden head. A
simpler version of a traditional, more elaborate
carved wood style. A wizard or magician from 1940's-60's. |
U.S.A. - Popeye hand puppet designed and operated by George
Pinky Larsen in the 1940Õs. He is missing a pipe.
Larsen built trick marionettes and vent dummies
for sale. |
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