Summary
Hand made marionette depicting a horse. It was manufactured and operated in Melbourne by Alex and Murray Smith, who performed as part of Le Forgeron Marionettes from 1930 until 1956.
Physical Description
Marionette depicting a horse. He is covered in a brown velvety material, with glass eyes and a black mane and tail. There are operating strings attached to numerous parts of him, including his head, limps and shoulders. The feet have been weighted.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Kaye Smith, Murray Smith, 21 Nov 2002
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Creator
Le Forgeron Marionettes, Croydon, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1930-1956
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User
Le Forgeron Marionettes, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1930-1956
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Classification
Recreation & tourism, Performing arts - puppetry, Marionettes
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
410 mm (Length), 80 mm (Width), 355 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
120 mm (Width), 370 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
