Finger puppet
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1984
Materials
Painted rubber
Measurements
38 mm - 56 mm (height)
Place of origin
Hong Kong
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 659237
Summary
10 rubber monster finger puppets (only 4 on display), known as 'Rubber Jiggler Uglies' or 'Jiggler Monsters', some green, some orange and yellow, some blue-green (circa 1984 - date donated). They were maufactured from the 1960s and were most popular in 1980s, but can still be purchased today. These are possibly made in 1985 or prior to this as those with 'Hong kong' makered on them are generally this date or before. These were donated to the Museum in 1984. Each has long arms, some have scales, other spikes. Each has black and white painted prominent eyes. Some have webbed fingers. Total number of items is 10.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mr S. Feber in January 1984.
Marks and inscriptions
Under chin of some monster puppets: MADE IN / HONG KONG