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Scaramouche is the romantic among the Capitanos in classic Commedia del
Arte...the one who pursues the ingénue but can never win her.
HEAD & HANDS: Soft, needle sculpted
cloth,
hand-embroidered beard.
EYES: Painted.
BODY: Stuffed over armature.
HEIGHT: 20”, including hat.
COSTUME: Black and white satin unitard with silver topstitching, white
silk shirt. White panne velvet cape with decorative edge stitching.
Black brocade shoes.
ACCESSORIES: White felt hat with decorative stitching and real feathers.
Black crepe kerchief. Knee cockade of white organza ribbon with beaded
dangle. Black leather sword belt
and hanger embellished with beading and metal bead guards. Metal sword
with thread-wrapped hilt and sterling silver guard. Black satin-stitched
mask on enameled stick, red ribbon accent bow. Silk rose. Single
teardrop pearl earring.
BASE: 9” round of wood under linoleum tile floor with a rose motif in
the center.
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