Not currently on display at the V&A

Pantaloon

Puppet
1967 (made)
Artist/Maker
Christopher Leith (makers)
Place of origin
United Kingdom (made)

Puppet representing Pantaloon, made by Christopher Leith for Harlequinade! in 1967.


Object details

Categories
Entertainment & Leisure
Puppetry
Object type
Puppet
TitlePantaloon (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Papier mache head, sewn fabric body, felt hands
Papier-Mâché
Felt
Cotton (Textile)
Lace
Wicker
Painted
Sewing
Brief description
Puppet representing Pantaloon, made by Christopher Leith for Harlequinade! in 1967.
Physical description
Puppet representing Pantaloon. Paper mache head with felt cap/hair. Long black cloak with white lace cuffs. Pink cotton waistcoat with blue felt buttons and red collar. Black ribbon with colour floral pattern round neck. Felt hands.
Dimensions
  • Height: 46cm
Credit line
Lanchester Collection
Literary referenceHarlequinade!
Summary
Puppet representing Pantaloon, made by Christopher Leith for Harlequinade! in 1967.
Collection
Theatre and Performance Collection
Accession number
S.1050-2011

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Record createdMarch 21, 2012
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1244976/pantaloon-puppet-christopher-leith/
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