Not currently on display at the V&A

Puppet

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

Trick puppet of an aviator who transforms into an aeroplane. The body is constructed over a metal frame with beige stockingette fabric for the aviator's uniform. The carved wooden face has glass eyes, a painted moustache and painted features, and the hands and shoes are of painted carved wood. With wooden control bars and strings


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Carved wood, paint, metal, stockingette, glass and string
Brief description
Trick marionette of an aviator who transforms into an aeroplane. Schichtl Marionettes. German, early 20th century
Physical description
Trick puppet of an aviator who transforms into an aeroplane. The body is constructed over a metal frame with beige stockingette fabric for the aviator's uniform. The carved wooden face has glass eyes, a painted moustache and painted features, and the hands and shoes are of painted carved wood. With wooden control bars and strings
Dimensions
  • Height: 79cm
Credit line
Given by the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild
Other number
P.2 - British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild number
Collection
Accession number
S.538-2001

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Record createdOctober 1, 2004
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