Summary
Hand made marionette depicting a green spider. 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 spider, which is made of a thick piece of cardboard cut into the shape of a spider and painted green with black detailing. Over one side of the torso section, a piece of green fabric has been attached to the card and padded. A couple of his legs are broken (but still attached). He has been decorated with green glitter and has red glitter eyes. This marionette is attached to 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
15 cm (Length), 1 cm (Width), 19.6 cm (Height)
