Antique Wood Marionette? Puppet Hobo Man Early 20th Century

  
Marionette Puppet Hobo Man Early 20th century. Painted balsa hat, head, and shoes.

Faded cotton outfit; darker on reverse; small tears in cloth. Simulated chew of tobacco in his right cheek.

Painted taped hands; body made of wood pieces and doweling. From a private Ohio collection.