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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at Young V&A
Play Gallery, Mini Museum, case 10

Frog puppet

Puppet
1972 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Painted green frog which is made of celastic.
The frog has a moveable mouth and is operated similarly to a glove puppet.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleFrog puppet (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painted celastic
Brief description
Frog puppet made by Anna Braybrooke for the Polka Theatre in 1972 for the Africa, Africa production.
Physical description
Painted green frog which is made of celastic.
The frog has a moveable mouth and is operated similarly to a glove puppet.
Dimensions
  • From the top of the head to the bttom height: 265mm
  • Widest part width: 200mm
  • Depth: 240mm (Note: measurements with fabric piece hanging)
Marks and inscriptions
Credit line
Lanchester Collection
Subject depicted
Literary reference
Collection
Accession number
S. 1112-2011

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Record createdMarch 20, 2012
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