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- Puppet Show, "The Deer-Barn Four," Christmas at Ford Rotunda, 1960 - After the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought back its central Rotunda building from that fair to Dearborn, to serve as a visitor center and starting point for Rouge Plant tours. However, its biggest draw between 1953 and 1961 was the annual "Christmas Fantasy," shown here. Unfortunately, the Rotunda burned down in November 1962.
- 1960
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Puppet Show, "The Deer-Barn Four," Christmas at Ford Rotunda, 1960
After the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought back its central Rotunda building from that fair to Dearborn, to serve as a visitor center and starting point for Rouge Plant tours. However, its biggest draw between 1953 and 1961 was the annual "Christmas Fantasy," shown here. Unfortunately, the Rotunda burned down in November 1962.
- Punch and Judy Puppet Theater, 1870-1890 - Punch and Judy puppet shows -- portable and easy to stage on a street corner, in a park, or as part of a traveling circus -- attracted Americans of all ages during the 1800s. "Bad boy" Punch always managed to get away with mischief -- much to the delight of his audience. Punch & Judy even inspired toy versions of themselves.
- 1870-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Punch and Judy Puppet Theater, 1870-1890
Punch and Judy puppet shows -- portable and easy to stage on a street corner, in a park, or as part of a traveling circus -- attracted Americans of all ages during the 1800s. "Bad boy" Punch always managed to get away with mischief -- much to the delight of his audience. Punch & Judy even inspired toy versions of themselves.
- Hand Puppet, 1880-1910 -
- 1880-1910
- Collections - Artifact
Hand Puppet, 1880-1910
- Puppet Head, 1900-1920 -
- 1900-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Puppet Head, 1900-1920