Figurine

Early 12th Century Lady Figurine

Name/Title

Figurine

Entry/Object ID

2003.14.3a-c

Description

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 fashion

Context

Made by Lucy Pfeiffer of Montpelier, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

2003.14

Source or Donor

Pfeiffer, Lucy Rivelis (1912-2002)

Acquisition Method

Bequest

Credit Line

In memory of Lucy Rivelis Pfeiffer

Made/Created

Artist

Pfeiffer, Lucy Rivelis (1912-2002)

Date made

1980

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Figurine

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Statue

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sculpture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

13-1/2 in

Width

8 in

Length

5-3/4 in

Material

Papier-mâché, Metal, Copper, Silk