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Marionette of a 19th century man

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

Marionette of a distinguished middle-aged Eastern European man, possibly an official. He is bald and has a papier maché painted face and carved wooden hands, legs and shoes and a carved jointed wooden torso. His full beard and handlebar moustache are painted grey, as are his eye sockets below the brows. He has a long burgundy woollen tunic trimmed with yellow Russia braid, worn over burgundy artificial silk knee breeches. His long orange jacket is trimmed with imitation fur and his legs and shoes are painted black to give the effect of boots. Without strings or controls


Object details

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Object type
TitleMarionette of a 19th century man (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Carved wood, paint, papier maché, wool, artificial silk, Russia braid and imitation fur
Brief description
Marionette of a middle-aged Eastern European man, made by H. W. Whanslaw. English, mid 20th century
Physical description
Marionette of a distinguished middle-aged Eastern European man, possibly an official. He is bald and has a papier maché painted face and carved wooden hands, legs and shoes and a carved jointed wooden torso. His full beard and handlebar moustache are painted grey, as are his eye sockets below the brows. He has a long burgundy woollen tunic trimmed with yellow Russia braid, worn over burgundy artificial silk knee breeches. His long orange jacket is trimmed with imitation fur and his legs and shoes are painted black to give the effect of boots. Without strings or controls
Dimensions
  • Height: 49cm
Credit line
Given by the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild
Other number
P.250 - British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild number
Collection
Accession number
S.551-2001

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Record createdOctober 6, 2004
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