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Marionette of a lute player

Puppet
mid 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Marionette of a 17th century lute player in carved and painted wood. He has carved and painted hair and wears a black wide-brimmed felt hat, navy blue velvet knee breeches, a yellow and blue doublet with slashed sleeves and cream cuffs and collar, and brown leather boots. He carries a carved wooden lute.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMarionette of a lute player (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Carved wood, paint, fabric, felt, velvet, leather and string
Brief description
Marionette of a 17th century lute player, made by H. W. Whanslaw. English, mid 20th century
Physical description
Marionette of a 17th century lute player in carved and painted wood. He has carved and painted hair and wears a black wide-brimmed felt hat, navy blue velvet knee breeches, a yellow and blue doublet with slashed sleeves and cream cuffs and collar, and brown leather boots. He carries a carved wooden lute.
Dimensions
  • Height: 44cm
Credit line
Given by the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild
Other number
P.95 - British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild number
Collection
Accession number
S.445-2001

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Record createdSeptember 3, 2004
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