Name/Title
FigurineEntry/Object ID
2003.14.16a-cDescription
Male figure made of papier- mâché over a wire frame wearing a black wool coat, grey wool trousers, and a white shirt. The coat reaches to his knees and has two rows of 4 glass beads simulating buttons. A checked vest peeks out at the neckline, and there is a black silk tie. He is holding a can, a top hat, and brown gloves. The figure is attached to a round wooden base.
The figure is accompanied by a plywood case consisting of a base and cover that attached with metal clamps. There is a paper label that reads, "1870 VICTORIAN GENTLEMAN / FROCK COAT, TOP HAT, FORMAL CLOTHES. HAIR PARTED DOWN CENTER OF HEAD. SIDE WHISKERS CALLED "DUNDREARYS"."Use
Made to illustrate historical fashionContext
Made by Lucy Pfeiffer of Montpelier, VermontAcquisition
Accession
2003.14Source or Donor
Pfeiffer, Lucy Rivelis (1912-2002)Acquisition Method
BequestCredit Line
In memory of Lucy Rivelis PfeifferMade/Created
Artist
Pfeiffer, Lucy Rivelis (1912-2002)Date made
1965 - 1985Place
City
MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
FigurineNomenclature Secondary Object Term
StatueNomenclature Primary Object Term
SculptureNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
13-1/2 inWidth
5-1/8 inDepth
5-1/8 inMaterial
Papier-mâché, Metal, Copper, Wool