Pepe bust prop

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Bust prop used in movie 'Pepe'
Description:

Stage prop used in the 1960 motion picture Pepe. This bronze-colored fiberglass bust is a representation of the title role played by Mexican comedian Cantinflas. George Sidney directed this comedy about Pepe's journey to Hollywood to get his beloved horse back.

Date Made: 1959

Producer: Sidney, George

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: California, Los Angeles

Subject: Motion Pictures

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Credit Line: Gift of Corinne Entratter Sidney

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2004.0166.29Accession Number: 2004.01662004.0166Catalog Number: 2004.0166.29

Object Name: Bust

Physical Description: plastic resin and textile; felt; paint (overall material)Measurements: overall: 14 in x 7 1/4 in x 5 1/8 in; 35.56 cm x 18.415 cm x 13.0175 cmoverall: 15 in x 7 1/2 in x 6 in; 38.1 cm x 19.05 cm x 15.24 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-9495-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1276372

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