Fantastic Antique Wood and Cloth Punch and Judy Horse Marionette stag I can imagine building a

I can imagine building a whole kitchen--even a whole cottage

I purchased this drawing at an estate sale in Concord

West Africa

with social distance now the norm

These two wooden cutouts--SOLD SEPARATELY

Fantastic Antique Wood and Cloth Punch and Judy Horse Marionette stag I can imagine building aThis fantastic horse was one of a phenomenal set of old handmade Punch and Judy puppets, one other of which (the head of the Judy puppet) is also in the shop. Dating I'd think to the late 19th century or so, this horse is constructed of heavy carved wood, which was then covered with a denim weight brown fabric, to simulate fur. I am fairly certain it was once a marionette style puppet, as there are small holes in the fabric where stings or wires would