Photograph of Molly Sheldrake, taken to advertise the opening of the 13th Exhibition of the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild, 1938
1938
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1938
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photo was taken in 1938 to advertise a big puppet show in London. It shows Molly Sheldrake, a 14-year-old Punch and Judy puppeteer. The event ran for a week and drew huge crowds. Molly was billed as Britain’s youngest Punch and Judy performer. Almost 250 puppets appeared, and 25 troupes put on about 70 shows. Newspapers all over covered the exhibition. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
