Objekt 3
Paper theater with Basel coat of arms in gable field
Description
This theater was made for a Basel family, as can be seen from the basilisks and the Basel staff in the pediment. The mass production of paper theaters by the large publishing houses did not begin until later. Thus, this early one-off production has a special significance.
Object description
Basel, early 19th century
Wood, cardboard, painted with gouache
Inv. 1957.25. Gift from the estate of Louise Weitnauer, Basel.