Figurine

figurine

Name/Title

Figurine

Entry/Object ID

2003.14.4

Description

Female figure made of papier-mâché over a wire frame. She is shown wearing a white head covering and pink dress. There is a gold crown at her brow. Her dress has a high neckline with 6 buttons. Her diaphanous sleeves are gathered at her wrists, with short green cuffs or undersleeves covering her hands. There is a small dog at her feet.

Use

Made to illustrate historical fashion. Based on brass rubbings taken from a church in England.

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

12-1/2 in

Width

4 in

Length

4-3/4 in

Material

Papier-mâché, Copper, Metal