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Marionette of a banjo player
Puppet
1930 (made)
1930 (made)
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This marionette, along with the accordion player Uncle Remus, was one of the first puppets to appear on television. They featured in a series of experimental transmissions broadcast from the Baird Studios, London, in 1930.
Object details
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| Title | Marionette of a banjo player (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved wood, paint, cotton, felt and string |
| Brief description | Marionette of Sambo, a black banjoist, one of the first puppets to appear on television. Made by H.W. Whanslaw. English, ca.1930 |
| Physical description | Marionette of a black banjoist, wearing red, pink and beige checked cotton trousers, a cream cotton shirt, a green felt waistcoat and an old gold neckerchief. He has a fedora-style beige hat, and a 4-stringed banjo. With strings and control. |
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| Credit line | Given by the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild |
| Object history | This marionette was one of the first puppets to appear on television. He featured in a series of experimental transmissions broadcast from the Baird Studios, London, in 1930. |
| Summary | This marionette, along with the accordion player Uncle Remus, was one of the first puppets to appear on television. They featured in a series of experimental transmissions broadcast from the Baird Studios, London, in 1930. |
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| Other number | P.94 - British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild number |
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| Accession number | S.429-2001 |
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| Record created | September 2, 2004 |
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