Not currently on display at the V&A

Marionette of a young woman

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

Marionette of a young woman with carved hair, painted auburn, wearing a full-length lilac cotton dress with violet lace trimmed hem, purple cotton bonnet and purple belt.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMarionette of a young woman (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Carved wood, paint, cotton and string
Brief description
Marionette of a young woman wearing a lilac dress. Probably English and possibly made by H.W. Whanslaw. Mid 20th century
Physical description
Marionette of a young woman with carved hair, painted auburn, wearing a full-length lilac cotton dress with violet lace trimmed hem, purple cotton bonnet and purple belt.
Dimensions
  • Height: 37.5cm (approximately)
  • Widest part width: 27.5cm (approximately)
Credit line
Given by the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild
Collection
Accession number
S.427-2001

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Record createdSeptember 2, 2004
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