Puppet
MakerMade by
Phyllis Fenn Cunningham
(American, 1903 - 2003)
Date1950-1979
MediumPapier-mâché, synthetic, paint, wool, wire, metal, glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 22 x 14 x 8in. (55.9 x 35.6 x 20.3cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Stanhope F. Cunningham
Object number2013.182.13
DescriptionHand puppet of a daschund named "Hang-Dog-Harry." It is composed of a cloth body and a papier-mâché head painted (probably using watercolor) white with brown markings on the head, down the snout, and around the eyes. Its eyes consist of two identical marquise-shaped buttons made of a white metal with an oval synthetic gemstone, probably composed of a gray paste, inserted at the center. The puppet's mouth is open with a hanging tongue made of wire inserted into a pink wool fabric. The body, two ears, and the two sleeves that conceal the puppeteer's wrist and arms are made of a brown synthetic velvet fabric with a band of greenish/brown synthetic velvet encircling the neck. He also wears dog collar, approximately 1 1/4 inches wide, composed of metal chain and synthetic diamonds. Probably used in performances with puppet of "Henry Duck" (2013.182.3).
Status
Not on view
