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Marionette&box

ca. 1950 (made)
Artist/Maker
Pelham Puppets (manufacturers)
Place of origin
England (made)

The face, body and legs are painted white with black painted facial features. It is cobvered withh white animal hair. The paws are of silver painted metal. The dog is jointed at the neck, soulders, top of legs, knees and ankles. The control is wooden and cross shaped, stamped Pelham Puppet. The string is black thread and string is used in the limbs. The box has a purple and blue label. MArked 'Simple Dancing Puppet with Fully Illustrated Instructions, Made in England'. Side of the box stamped 'Tipels' and 'Boy'. On the box label written in pencil 'Elizabeth Thomas' and 'Willie and Wags'.

Object details

Category
Puppetry
Object type
Marionette&box
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Puppet
  • Box
Materials and techniques
Carved and painted wood, fabric costume
Wood
Cloth
Carving
Painting Image Making
Sewing
Puppetry
Brief description
Marionette and box, by Pelham Puppets Ltd., carved and painted wood, fabric costume, card, England, ca.1950
Physical description
The face, body and legs are painted white with black painted facial features. It is cobvered withh white animal hair. The paws are of silver painted metal. The dog is jointed at the neck, soulders, top of legs, knees and ankles. The control is wooden and cross shaped, stamped Pelham Puppet. The string is black thread and string is used in the limbs. The box has a purple and blue label. MArked 'Simple Dancing Puppet with Fully Illustrated Instructions, Made in England'. Side of the box stamped 'Tipels' and 'Boy'. On the box label written in pencil 'Elizabeth Thomas' and 'Willie and Wags'.
Dimensions
  • Length: 14.6cm (Note: of marionette)
  • Length: 33.7cm (Note: of box)
  • Width: 10.5cm (Note: of box)
  • Depth: 7.6cm (Note: of box)
Taken from register
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
MISC.29&A-1981

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
Record URL
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