Martinek Giant
Puppet
ca. 1950 (assembled), ca. 1860 (made)
ca. 1950 (assembled), ca. 1860 (made)
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Marionette puppet of the Martinek Giant, from the Martinek Troupe. This Franco-Italian-British company seem to have specialised in elegant 'court' appearances, rather than the touring circuits and fairground fit-ups of their contemporaries.
Original head, hands and feet, ca. 1860. Mounted onto a body by WSL in the 1950s.
Original head, hands and feet, ca. 1860. Mounted onto a body by WSL in the 1950s.
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| Materials and techniques | carved and painted wood, felt |
| Brief description | Marionette puppet of the Martinek Giant. Original head, hands and feet, ca. 1860. Mounted onto a body by Waldo Lanchester (1897-1978) in the 1950s. |
| Physical description | Made of painted and carved wood, dark green. Applied hair in green, black and brown felt. Wearing a toga-shaped drape made of green felt and a skirt made of green, black and brown felt strips. |
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| Credit line | Lanchester Collection |
| Summary | Marionette puppet of the Martinek Giant, from the Martinek Troupe. This Franco-Italian-British company seem to have specialised in elegant 'court' appearances, rather than the touring circuits and fairground fit-ups of their contemporaries. Original head, hands and feet, ca. 1860. Mounted onto a body by WSL in the 1950s. |
| Associated object | S.1054-2011 (Ensemble) |
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| Accession number | S.1053-2011 |
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| Record created | March 15, 2012 |
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