Figurine

figurine

Name/Title

Figurine

Entry/Object ID

2003.14.9

Description

Male figure made of papier- mâché over a wire frame wearing tan trousers, a green vest, a white silk shirt, a brown wool jacket, and purple cloak. The cloak is lined with gold silk satin. He is wearing a high top hat over curly brown hair, and has a beard on the underside of his jaw. He is wearing black shoes and standing on a round, painted 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

15-1/4 in

Width

6 in

Depth

8 in

Material

Papier-mâché, Metal, Copper, Silk, Wool