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Miniature Kasperl-Theatr

Box
late 19th century-early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Miniature tin theatre figure of Kasperle, or Punch, painted red, green and white, with white stick that can be moved by the cotton attached to the end of the handle.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleMiniature Kasperl-Theatr (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painted metal
Brief description
Miniature figure of Kasperle, or Punch, for a miniature Kasperltheater show. German, 20th century.
Physical description
Miniature tin theatre figure of Kasperle, or Punch, painted red, green and white, with white stick that can be moved by the cotton attached to the end of the handle.
Dimensions
  • At tallest point height: 4cm
  • At widest point width: 10.7cm
  • Base of box depth: 10.6cm
  • Top of box height: 4.6cm
  • Top of box width: 9.2cm
  • Top of box depth: 11.1cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Tom Howard
Collection
Accession number
S.223:3-1998

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Record createdSeptember 24, 2004
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