Finger puppet
EQD Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
circa 2006
Materials
Felt, cardboard and cellophane
Measurements
Packaging – 225 mm (width); 290 mm (height), Puppets – 40 mm (min. width); 50 mm (max. width); 90 mm (min. height); 115 mm (max. height)
Place of origin
Unit 7, The Sidings, Station Road, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 8BX
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 662508
Summary
A set of ten finger puppets depicting various Asian characters, from the family and the community in their orginal packaging and to be used for storytelling (circa 2006). The puppets are made form brightly-coloured felt and are attached to two cardboard 'hands' which are incorporated into the packaging which consists of a cardboard sheet inside a clear cellophane packet. Each puppet is sewn and has feature embroidered on. The packaging is printed on the front to resemble a theatre stage - printed in a scroll-type border at the lower edge is 'Next performances of Asian Families and Friends at 10am and 2pm Starring role played by YOU!'. On the back are images of the puppets and information about them, including the importer's details.
Makers and roles
EQD Ltd, importer