Punch

One of 12 dolls in a Punch and Judy set. Glove puppet of Punch, with carved wooden head and hands, which are painted white, with red and black detailing forming the facial features. Punch is wearing a traditional costume consisting of a hat, jacket, breeches, and shoes. The jacket is decorated with lace cuffs, a white ribbon with a diamante brooch, and a red, white, and blue ribbon around the neck. The hat is decorated with gilt buttons and pin brooch, ribbons, and a diamante brooch. There is a metal hook attached to the skirt.

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