Marionette

Name/Title

Marionette

Entry/Object ID

1964.63.153

Description

Wooden marionette of a man with an astonished expression, loose clothing and big buttons on the jacket. It is out a quarter of an inch thick. This and five other marionettes are from "La Maison St. Joseph Hospice De Viellards."

Context

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Acquisition

Accession

1964.63

Source or Donor

France

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Marionette

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Puppet

Nomenclature Class

Public Entertainment Devices

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

13-1/2 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Depth

1/4 in

Material

Wood, String

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Merci Train

Related Places

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe