Christmas decoration
Category
Decorative ornaments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Card, wood and crepe paper
Measurements
410 mm (H); 103 mm (W)
Place of origin
Germany
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 32677
Summary
A Christmas decoration in the form of a figure of Pierrot. Made with card face and cream crepe paper with black spots. Opening the legs reveals a concertina-effect decoration in multi-colours. The legs are formed from thin pieces of wood covered in crepe paper with black card shoes (one broken). Written on the neck; Made in Germany.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.