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Marionette, Prague, Bohemia
Marionette
Marionette, Prague, Bohemia
Marionette, Prague, Bohemia
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Marionette

Object number2022.131.0001
Mediumtextile, wood, metal
DimensionsOther: 19 × 11 × 4.5 in. (48.3 × 27.9 × 11.4 cm)
DescriptionA female marionette wearing a kroj and carrying a basket of painted eggs. Her white blouse is decorated with black machine embroidered ribbon and white machine embroidered ribbon. The white ribbon features dark purple flowers and metallic gold leaves. The blouse has lace cuffs and collar. The marionette wears a black skirt with identical white ribbon sewn across its center. There is lace around its hemline. A red sash is tied around her waist. She has a white petticoat with lace and full leg bloomers tucked into her black knee boots. Dark hair is affixed to her head, along with a black cap that is covered with wide, red machine embroidered ribbon. Lace surrounds her face and a large, red bow is affixed to the back of the cap. The marionette's facial features are painted on. There are black threads attached all over her body with wooden controls above.
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