Vintage 1930s Black Americana Effanbee Marionette or the box it si stored w/ Original Box
We are offering a rare vintage Effanbee Puppet, marionette, measuring about 14” tall. The box measures about 17” x 6.5” x 3”. This piece is of a young african american boy with a plaid shirt, overalls, and a straw hat. Effanbee made a small selection of marionettes in the 1930s, most notably “Clippo” the clown, whose name is on the box. This piece was released under the name “Lucifer”.
The piece is still tied into an insert inside the box. All strings appear to be intact. Clothes look to be in good condition.
The head is made of composition.
This piece is the perfect addition to any collection.
Good to very good condition with some age-related wear. The lid of the box is still legible at the top but the sides have been torn in several places and the corners have been taped by the previous owner. The paint is coming up on the doll on one cheek and in a spot by the mouth (see pictures). We have not attempted to remove the marionette from the box.
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#14 or the box it is stored in
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DollsEffanbee AA Marionette