OFFICER Hand Puppet ~ Early 1900s Punch and Judy button ID: missing heart tag but

ID: missing heart tag but with seam tag

otherwise in good condition

ID: with tag

Note some age stains on the corners of the mouth and a fold on the felt tongue

His grumpy expression is adorable

OFFICER Hand Puppet ~ Early 1900s Punch and Judy button ID: missing heart tag butHere's a handsome Officer hand puppet, one of the characters of the world renown Punch & Judy Theater. Officer's wooden head is finely carved and beautifully hand painted. The expression on his face is just amazing. His hands and legs are also made of wood and hand painted. The body is made from a flannel type of fabric. This puppet is a rare find from an old hand puppet set. His origin is unknown. He is likely German, made in the early 1900s.