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Marionettes from the collection of Winfield Murdock will be displayed at the Christmas Mega Market in Smithers on Saturday, Dec. 14. Photo courtesy City of Smithers

A mighty, merry melange of rare marionettes, provided by a Fayette County collector and businessman, will be on display at the Mega Christmas Market in Smithers on Saturday, Dec. 14.

The stringed puppets are part of a collection by Winfield Murdock of Characterwerks, an art store and theatrical supply company located in Boomer.