Not on display

We don’t have an image of this object online yet.

More about images

V&A Images may have a photograph that we can’t show online, but it may be possible to supply one to you. Email us at vaimages@vam.ac.uk for guidance about fees and timescales, quoting the accession number: B.101:1-1998

GEPETTO

Gepetto, Marionette
1965-1969
Artist/Maker
Pelham Puppets Ltd (manufacturer)
Place of origin
England

Object details

Object type
Gepetto, marionette
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Puppet
  • Box
  • Box
  • Insert
  • Instructions Sheet
TitleGEPETTO (manufacturer's title)
Production typemass produced
Copy number
SI
Marks and inscriptions
PELHAM PUPPETS (box parts)
Credit line
Given by Nicola Gale
Object history
Belonged to Nicola Gale, born February 5, 1961 in Amersham, Bucks. The puppets and theatre were given to her by her parents, Pamela and Frank Gale.
Production
Attribution note: These puppets were manufactured within a factory, however, they were classified as HAND MADE as each was individually made by hand.
SI indicates that the puppet has no wig.
Reason For Production: retail
Subject depicted
Puppets
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
B.101:1-1998

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdApril 30, 1998
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O7569/gepetto-gepetto-marionette-pelham-puppets-ltd/
Download as: JSON