Puppet
MakerMade by
Phyllis Fenn Cunningham
(American, 1903 - 2003)
Date1950-1979
MediumPapier-mâché, synthetic, paint, metal, glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 25 x 12 x 6in. (63.5 x 30.5 x 15.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Stanhope F. Cunningham
Object number2013.182.9
DescriptionHand puppet of a wolf composed of a cloth body and a papier-mâché head painted (probably using watercolor) a gray/brown with black and grey lines forming the ears, lines around the eyes, and down the snout. The lips and nostrils are painted red. The eyes consist of oval buttons made of a white metal with a yellow synthetic gemstone exhibiting a honeycomb pattern inserted at the center. The body and arms are made of a dark grey patterned synthetic fabric. This puppet was possibly used with Red Riding Hood puppet (2013.182.10).
Status
Not on view
