Pierrot
String puppet representing a Pierrot. Wooden head covered with white papier-mâché, top of skull painted black. Articulated neck, padded wooden bust covered with thick brown nailed fabric. White padded fabric arms and resin hands+wrists. Metal hinge between bust and hips. Wooden hips, legs and feet. Joints at top of legs and knees. Feet painted black, weighted with metal. Calves formerly painted pink (traces of paint). Wires missing, but wire hooks at joints. Gift of Mme Aynes, puppeteer who worked with Mr. Adrien Guérard, son of Mr. Guérard, who performed under the Pont Neuf in Paris until 1900.
Call number : CM-F-00458