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Puppets, c 1984-c early 1990s

 Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/1

Scope and Contents

A collection of puppets, puppet heads and small hand puppets used in the British satirical television series, Spitting Image.

The vast majority of puppets for the show were sold at two auctions held by Sotheby's in 2000 and 2001. The puppets of Diana, Princess of Wales, and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother were not put up for sale, on the request of officials of the Royal Family.

Dates

  • Creation: c 1984-c early 1990s

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

2 object(s) (Two puppets on metal stands.) : Cloth; fiberglass; glass; latex foam; metal; synthetic textile; wood

10 archive box(es) : Fiberglass; glass; latex foam; metal; straw; synthetic textile

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Puppets have been arranged in alphabetical order, based on first name or surname, depending on the individual. However, the hand puppets have been placed at the end of this section.

Separated Materials

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Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

Contact:
Cambridge University Library
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom