Saint George puppet
Rod Puppet
1967 (made)
1967 (made)
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Puppet representing the character Saint George, made by Christopher Leith for the Polka Theatre.
The puppet's head was carved from lime wood and is painted flesh tone. His eyes are made of bolts painted blue. He is wearing a helmet which is made of thick canvas, painted silver grey. The helmet also has a long red feather.
He has silver grey armour on the chest which is made of thick canvas. He wears a purple and violet robe, made of synthetic fabric, and is trimmed with silver sequin material. He is operated by a wood rod which also forms the body of the puppet.
Saint George's sword made of wood and alluminum foil. Operated by a rod.
The puppet's head was carved from lime wood and is painted flesh tone. His eyes are made of bolts painted blue. He is wearing a helmet which is made of thick canvas, painted silver grey. The helmet also has a long red feather.
He has silver grey armour on the chest which is made of thick canvas. He wears a purple and violet robe, made of synthetic fabric, and is trimmed with silver sequin material. He is operated by a wood rod which also forms the body of the puppet.
Saint George's sword made of wood and alluminum foil. Operated by a rod.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Saint George puppet (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved and painted lime wood, cut and painted canvas, sewn synthetic fabrics |
| Brief description | Saint George puppet made by Christopher Leith for the Polka Theatre in 1967 for the Saint George and the Dragon production. |
| Physical description | Puppet representing the character Saint George, made by Christopher Leith for the Polka Theatre. The puppet's head was carved from lime wood and is painted flesh tone. His eyes are made of bolts painted blue. He is wearing a helmet which is made of thick canvas, painted silver grey. The helmet also has a long red feather. He has silver grey armour on the chest which is made of thick canvas. He wears a purple and violet robe, made of synthetic fabric, and is trimmed with silver sequin material. He is operated by a wood rod which also forms the body of the puppet. Saint George's sword made of wood and alluminum foil. Operated by a rod. |
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| Credit line | Lanchester Collection |
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| Accession number | S. 1091-2011 |
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| Record created | March 16, 2012 |
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