Summary
Part of a hand made marionette, depicting only the head of a clown. 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
Part of a marionette depicting a clown's head. It is moulded over a long brown stick. It is painted white with exaggerated features.
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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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
70 mm (Length), 85 mm (Width), 235 mm (Height)
