Rare 1930's Paper Mache "Three Little Pigs" Hand Puppets - WPA Museum Extension Project
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Rare 1930's Paper Mache "Three Little Pigs" Hand Puppets - WPA Museum Extension Project

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  Product Description:  A fantastic opportunity to own this trio of “Three Little Pigs” papier mache hand puppets crafted in the Works Project Administration (WPA), a program that employed people on relief during the depression era.  Puppets such as these were designed to encourage students to create plays using the characters.  This collection a fine example of artistic work from a division which originated from this program. One pig is marked on the inner fabric with the WPA stamp.  Featuring hand-crafted papier mache heads and hands with painted features.  The body is an empty form with a lovely crafted cloth costume. A collection which is ideal for teaching early learning or to acquire as a piece of history.   Circa:  1935 – 1943 Product Dimensions:  In green:  13 1/2" tallIn fuscsia: with WPA marking:  12 3/4" tall (center pig)In plum:  14" tall Product Weight:In green:  2.4 ouncesIn fuscsia: 2.3 ouncesIn plum:  2.5 ounces Material:  papier mache, fabric, paint Contributor(s): WPA

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