Summary
Hand made marionette depicting a adult male scarecrow. 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 scarecrow. He is wearing a check shirt and pants and has a hat on her head. He has movable arms and legs. 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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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
180 mm (Length), 95 mm (Width), 535 mm (Height)
