Marionette
- Object Name:
- Marionette
- Object ID:
- 2004.022.11
- Creator:
- New England Marionette Opera
Craftsperson - Place of Origin:
- Peterborough, NH
- Date:
- 1992-1998
- Description:
- Hand for witch marionette, for the opera "Macbeth," performed at the New England Marionette Opera in Peterborough, NH, 1992-1998. Neoprene, light brown with dark brown spots at fingertips. Bony hand with long fingernails. Includes wrist. Never used. Mold seams on sides.
- Material:
- Neoprene
- Dimensions:
- H-1.7 W-1.8 L-5.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Made for the opera "Macbeth," performed at the New England Marionette Opera in Peterborough, NH, 1992-1998. Edward R. (Ted) Leach was the founder and director of the opera company. The theater burned on January 1, 1999, destroying almost all of the marionettes and sets. This hand is all that remains of the three flying witches; it is one of several extra hands that were made in case one broke during a performance.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Edward R. and Beverly D. Leach
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