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Puppet

1950s - 1960s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Rod puppet of a mediaeval man wearing a long gold and tan striped robe with long sleeves; a beige leather apron, and a maroon close-fitting headdress with a pointed section behind the head and an integral 'collar'. He has a papier maché face and raffia-covered hands, with rods attached to both hands.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Carved wood, papier maché, paint, fabric, leather, raffia and bamboo
Brief description
Rod puppet of a mediaeval man. Made by Marguerite Cleeve. English, 1950s-1960s
Physical description
Rod puppet of a mediaeval man wearing a long gold and tan striped robe with long sleeves; a beige leather apron, and a maroon close-fitting headdress with a pointed section behind the head and an integral 'collar'. He has a papier maché face and raffia-covered hands, with rods attached to both hands.
Dimensions
  • Puppet and central rod height: 54cm
  • Rod height: 63cm
Credit line
Given by the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild
Other number
P.159 - British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild number
Collection
Accession number
S.527-2001

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Record createdSeptember 27, 2004
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