Puppet
MakerMade by
Phyllis Fenn Cunningham
(American, 1903 - 2003)
Date1950-1979
MediumPapier-mâché, cotton, paint, wool, metal, glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 23 x 9 1/2 x 6in. (58.4 x 24.1 x 15.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Stanhope F. Cunningham
Object number2013.182.12
DescriptionHand puppet of a duck composed of a cloth body and a papier-mâché head painted (probably using watercolor) white and green with a pink bill and black lines around and between the eyes. Its eyes consist of two identical marquise-shaped buttons made of a yellow metal (possibly brass) with an oval synthetic gemstone, probably composed of a blue paste, inserted at the center. The body, two wings, and the sleeve that conceal the puppeteer's arm and wrist are made of a gray cotton fabric. The legs and feet are made of orange wool felt. A dark green cotton handkerchief is tied around his neck.
Status
Not on view
