How to Collect Petrushka Hand Puppets

Petrushka was a well-known jester in Russian puppet theater in the 17th century. This famous stock character puppet with the long nose, generally wears a poiny hat, known as the red kolpak, and a red dress. Search for Petrushka hand puppets by other names including Punch, Kasperal and Pulcinella.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Visit antique stores to see if they have any antique or vintage Petrushka hand puppets to add to your collection. Let the shop owners know that you collect Petrushka puppets and they will be happy to let you know if they find one while they are shopping for their stores.

2. Scour flea markets, thrift stores and garage sales. There's always a possibility that someone has a Petrushka puppet that they would like to sell.

3. Browse online auction websites, such as eBay, and search for a Petrushka hand puppet that might be up for auction.

4. Visit toy stores to see if there are any new Petrushka puppets that would make a nice addition to your Petrushka collection.

5. Search through collectible toy stores that have vintage and antique toys for sale. You might come across a Petrushka hand puppet that would look perfect in your collection.

6. Attend toy shows to see if there is a dealer that has Petrushka puppets for sale.

7. Place an ad in a collectibles newspaper stating that you are looking for Petrushka hand puppets to add to your collection.

Tips & Warnings

• There are many variations of Petrushka hand puppets ranging from antiques to modern day puppets.

Resources

• Go here to learn more about Petrushka puppets.
• Visit this website to find puppets at an online auction.