Puppet
1950s - 1960s (made)
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Rod puppet of Mr Discobolus, a portly gentleman, from a play based on Edward Lear's Nonsense Songs. He wears a green jacket and light grey trousers. With a central wooden rod and bamboo rods attached to each hand
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved wood, papier maché, paint, fabric and bamboo |
| Brief description | Rod puppet of Mr Discobolus, from a play based on Edward Lear's Nonsense Songs. Made by Marguerite Cleeve. English, 1950s-1960s |
| Physical description | Rod puppet of Mr Discobolus, a portly gentleman, from a play based on Edward Lear's Nonsense Songs. He wears a green jacket and light grey trousers. With a central wooden rod and bamboo rods attached to each hand |
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| Credit line | Given by the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild |
| Object history | This puppet was used in a play based on Edward Lear's Nonsense Songs which also featured Mrs Discobolus (S.524-2001), a group of six page-boys (S.531:1/6-2001) and a group of six bridesmaids (S.532:1/6-2001) |
| Other number | P.166 - British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild number |
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| Accession number | S.521-2001 |
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| Record created | September 27, 2004 |
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