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| Baby Punch Fred Tickner, c. 1975 The Victoria & Albert Museum |
One of the most influential Punch and Judy men in the history of the tradition, Professor Fred Tickner created gorgeous puppets who, to this day, continue to serve as a model for newcomers like me.
Here, we see one of Tickner’s “babies.” This glove puppet is the child of Mr. and Mrs. Punch. He’s made of carved wood and features a hand-painted face, hands and legs. His hair is crafed of fabric fur. The baby’s tunic mirrors the colors of the costume of his puppet father. This figure was made around 1975.
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