Summary
Hand made marionette depicting a group of penguins known as the penguin ballet. They were 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 group consisting of three penguins which are sewn together at the wing. They are made of soft fabric in black and white with orange feet and beaks. Their eyes are plastic. The fabric is a little worn and discoloured. They have wire in their feet and wings, but the torso appears to be totally padded. They are slightly different sizes. This penguin ballet is missing its mechanism.
More Information
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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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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
35 cm (Length), 7.5 cm (Width), 30 cm (Height)
