Modelling stands were used to support a puppet head while it was being shaped and decorated. For example moulding papier mache over a plasticine head. They were also occasionally used on stage to hold glove puppets taking a minor role in the play. This was especially the case with single operators. a,b. Flat piece of wood with two sticks of dowelling each sitting in holes in the bottom. a. has holes for 4 sticks, b. has only 2. Both roughly cut. b. has pencil marks on the top of the base. c,d,e. As for a. and b. but with only one upright. The base of e. has been roughly cut to step down from the stick to a flat section in front. The stick on c. is broken. All roughly cut and finished. c. has a piece of white cardboard stuck to the bottom. e.has '014' written on the bottom in pencil. f. Two stands with thick dowelling to hold a head for a hand and rod puppet. These stands are nicely finished off and varnished. One has blue paint on the top and ends of the base. The entire collection of marionettes and puppets, which includes 31 marionettes, 26 hand puppets (glove and rod), 20 puppet heads, 9 hand sticks, 3 stick dolls and a travelling stage, were used, and many were made, by Miss Frances Rogers. Miss Rogers, born on 19 Oct 1904, went to teacher's college in 1930 and joined the Education Department of WA in 1934. Between 1934 and her retirement in 1967, she taught at various country schools, took special classed for deaf and dumb children in Mosman Park, and classes for mentally and physically disabled children in Leederville. She used the puppets as teaching aids for the disabled children.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | H1989.231 |
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| Accession Date: | 18 Apr 1989 |
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Material
| Cardboard/Paper | Pine, wood, cardboard.
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Measurement
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