Crate, Shipping
- Object Name:
- Crate, Shipping
- Object ID:
- 2004.022.13
- Creator:
- New England Marionette Opera
Woodworker - Place of Origin:
- Peterborough, NH
- Date:
- 1992-1998
- Description:
- Miniature wooden shipping crate, stage prop for the opera "Porgy and Bess," performed at the New England Marionette Opera in Peterborough, NH, 1992-1998. Lauan plywood. Stencilled lettering on top: "THIS / SIDE / UP" in red, and "BFP-2" in black. On long sides: "USN / AL BFP-2" in black. On one end: "FRAGILE" in red. On other end: red arrow pointing up. Open bottom. Lettering on bottom of lower frame pieces, in black marker: "C.L." and "SEAT".
- Material:
- Wood
- Dimensions:
- H-4.8 W-6.6 L-10.6 inches
- Provenance:
- Made for the opera "Porgy and Bess," 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 crate was used as a seat by Bess.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Edward R. and Beverly D. Leach
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