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23. Lanchester Grand Circus – Blondie the Tightrope walker marionette

Artist / Maker: Waldo Lanchester
Object Details:

Blondie is one of the earliest marionettes created for the circus repertoire. Designed as a female tightrope walker, she features finely cut grooves in her feet, enabling her to maintain balance more effectively during performance

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