Marionette a la planchette

[watervole]

 Here's something I was unaware of until now.

A variation on the jig doll, but in a way that allows a musician to play an instrument and control the doll at the same time.

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I am suddenly suffering a terrible temptation to try this with Alex V...

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 I can never decide whether to simplify Alex's costume or not.  He looks wonderful in his full costume, but it also prevents his limbs from swinging freely.  I could remove his trousers and paint his legs black and do the same for his arms, but I can't quite bring myself to do it.  (He keeps his tatters whatever happens)

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[vjezkova.livejournal.com]

Is this doll - or something very similar - in one of the M7 episodes?:-)

[watervole.livejournal.com]

I don't know. They certainly existed in America.