March 24, 2010 | Jessica Tommaselli

Spring Exhibitions Open at Puppetry Museum

John Bell, director of the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, talks about Punch and Judy puppets during the institute's gala opening for its spring exhibitions. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli

<p>John Bell, director of the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, talks about Punch and Judy puppets. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli</p>
John Bell, director of the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, talks about Punch and Judy puppets during the institute's gala opening for its spring exhibitions March 21. The new exhibitions are 'Frank and Elizabeth Haines: An American Puppet Company in the 1930s' and 'Punch and Judy: Handpuppets, Politics, and Humor.' Photos by Jessica Tommaselli
<p>A Punch and Judy show is put on as part of the Opening Gala Celebration for the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry. The new exhibitions include Frank and Elizabeth Haines: An American Puppet Company in the 1930s and Handpuppets, Politics and Humor. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli</p>
A Punch and Judy show, part of the gala opening at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry.
<p>The Tin Man puppet by Frank and Elizabeth Haines, on display at the gala opening for the new exhibitions at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry on March 21. The new exhibitions are 'Frank and Elizabeth Haines: An American Puppet Company in the 1930s' and 'Punch and Judy: Handpuppets, Politics, and Humor.' Photo by Jessica Tommaselli</p>
The Tin Man puppet by Frank and Elizabeth Haines.
<p>A marionette by Frank and Elizabeth Haines, on display at the gala opening for the new exhibitions at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry on March 21. The new exhibitions are 'Frank and Elizabeth Haines: An American Puppet Company in the 1930s' and 'Punch and Judy: Handpuppets, Politics, and Humor.' Photo by Jessica Tommaselli</p>
A marionette by Frank and Elizabeth Haines.