Czech Republic Marionette with Strings Wearing Traditional Dress and Cap (Profile View)

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Female marionette from Prague, Czech Republic. Her head, feet, and hands are ceramic, and her body is a wood block. She has four strings connected to her body, and one wire in head. She is wearing a traditional costume for the Czech Republic with a peasant shirt and blouse with embroidered ribbon. She has an apron with embroidered trim and a hat on her head. Her facial features are hand painted. This figure stands 11 inches (28 cm) tall.

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Galleries: Adult, Czech Republic, Europe, Marionette, Puppetry

Keywords: All_Czech_Marionette_Lady, Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe, apron, ceramic, doll, female, figure, figurine, hat, lady, marionette, peasant, puppet, strings, traditional costume, wire, woman, wood

Photo Location: FCIT Photo Studio, Tampa, FL

Photographer: Dr. Ann E. Barron

Date of Photo: 05/30/2013

Device Make: Canon

Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Exposure Time: 0.05

F Number: 18

Original Dimensions: 2802×5154

Picture Orientation: Portrait

GPS Coordinates: 28°3'40.85"N 82°24'36.26"W

Picture Number: 27505