Puppet theater at Work Projects Administration (W. P. A.) exhibition "American Hands in Action,"

Creator

Preview

Identifier

10000269

Description

A puppet show at "American Hands in Action" exhibition, sponsored by the Work Projects Administration (W. P. A.). The event was held at the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas from April 25-May 14, 1939. On a stage is a puppet theater with eight puppets, all wearing blackface. There are four white female marionettes controlling the puppets. A woman plays the piano, located to the right of the theater. A large and white audience watches the performance. Behind the performers are large stage curtains and just visible behind the curtains is an arena.

Archival Date

1939

Collection Name

"American Hands in Action" Photograph Album

Collection Number

AR451 OS388

Original Format

Prints, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Puppets; Blackface; Performers; Performances; Pianos; Audiences