Figurine

figurine

Name/Title

Figurine

Entry/Object ID

2003.14.5

Description

Male figure made of papier- mâché over a wire frame wearing a cream-colored houpeland or gown. His diaphanous sleeves are gathered at the wrists, and short green cuffs or undersleeves cover his hands. He is wearing a hood around his neck and shoulders, with 5 unbuttoned buttons. A high, green neckline is visible under the hood. He has short brown hair and double-pointed beard. A sword hangs from the center-front of a bent, and there is a small dog at his 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

1965 - 1985

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

14-3/4 in

Width

4-1/4 in

Depth

4-1/4 in

Material

Papier-mâché, Metal, Copper