Theater, puppet
Object number2017.091.0001
Date1920-1929
Mediumwood, cardboard, metal, textile, paper
DimensionsOther: 4.5 × 35 × 24 in. (11.4 × 88.9 × 61 cm)
OriginCzechoslovakia
DescriptionA puppet theater consisting of a stage, scenery and an instruction booklet. The stage is a rectangular, wooden box with holes cut into its top to hold scenery. There are also metal rings of various sizes on its sides and back for scenery. The stage opens like a suitcase so scenery can be stored. 45 pieces of scenery accompany the stage. These pieces depict a castle, a cottage in the woods, caves, a dungeon, a church, and a garden. A large archway with an opening for a dark blue, velvet curtain sets the stage for any of the settings. Likewise, there are 7 different colors of mounted plastic sheets that change the lighting to fit each scene. Finally, the theater has an instruction booklet (written in Czech) that explains set construction.Credit LineGift in honor of Frankie King and Marcia DyKema
Gift in memory of Eleanor Larsen, John and Florence Kvasnicka
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