Summary
Hand made marionette depicting a snail. 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 snail, which is constructed of wood and papier mache. He has been painted in two shades of brown- his shell being lighter, with black detailing. He is a one sided marionette. He has a green bead nailed to his head for an eye and has two small rubber feelers attached to the top of his head. The snail hangs from a piece of wood.
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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Dimensions
23.5 cm (Length), 5.5 cm (Width), 14 cm (Height)
