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Henry the Goose hand puppet from the "Wunda Wunda" show, ca. 1950s

From 1953-1972, Ruth Prins entertained Seattle children as TV storyteller Wunda Wunda. Dressed in a bright clown costume and assisted by animal friends Henry Happy Goose and Albert Wise Owl, she transported us with tales of exciting adventures and distant places.
ID Number: 2002.19.3
Date: Circa 1950
Physical Description: 1 Puppet, Hand; fabric; 20 in.H x 5 in.W x 11 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 2002.19.3
Subjects: Mass Media, Entertainment, Toys

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