Figurine

figurine

Name/Title

Figurine

Entry/Object ID

2003.14.8

Description

Female figure made of papier-mâché over a wire frame wearing a red dress and green hat. The dress is made from red paisley-printed cotton. It has a wide skirt with a stuffed hem and wide, padded sleeves. There is a satin belt around her waist. She has a crocheted collar that covers the tops of her sleeves, and crocheted cuffs. The hat has a wide brim and is decorated with yellow feathers and ribbon. She is holding a blue reticule and red fan. There are black leather slippers trimmed with ribbon tying them to the ankles. Beneath the dress is a white cotton petticoat trimmed with lace. The figure is on a round, plywood base.

Use

Made to illustrate 1830s 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

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 in

Width

9-1/4 in

Depth

7 in

Material

Papier-mâché, Copper, Metal, Cotton, Silk, Lace, Feather