Shadow Puppet

About this object

Narrative

This set of puppets (3322/1-30) was a gift to Muriel King in 1935. "Donated in memory of our mother, Muriel Wallace Burnaby King, from Catherine Christou & Robin King."

Physical description

Shadow puppet of a dog. Made of paper which has been cut and painted to depict the dog with a tan coat, curled tail, and a long neck which is covered in blood(?). Operated by two rods. Joints at neck, waist and limbs. '27.' faintly written in blue on hind leg.