Name/Title
FigurineEntry/Object ID
2003.14.3a-cDescription
Female figure made of papier-mâché over a wire frame wearing a red silk gown, blue silk cloak, and cream silk veil. The figure has two blond braids reaching below her knees. The gown has wide sleeves that reach to the floor, with yellow undersleeves showing at the wrists. A braided belt is tied around the hips. The cloak is fastened at the neck and trimmed with ribbon. The veil is secured to the head with a diadem. The figure is attached to a square base covered in wood-grain-printed fabric.
The figure is accompanied by a plywood case consisting of a base and cover that attached with metal clamps.Use
Made to illustrate historical fashionContext
Made by Lucy Pfeiffer of Montpelier, VermontAcquisition
Accession
2003.14Source or Donor
Pfeiffer, Lucy Rivelis (1912-2002)Acquisition Method
BequestCredit Line
In memory of Lucy Rivelis PfeifferMade/Created
Artist
Pfeiffer, Lucy Rivelis (1912-2002)Date made
1980Place
City
MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
FigurineNomenclature Secondary Object Term
StatueNomenclature Primary Object Term
SculptureNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
13-1/2 inWidth
8 inLength
5-3/4 inMaterial
Papier-mâché, Metal, Copper, Silk