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The Pelham Puppet Elephant is a British animal marionette made by Pelham Puppets, the toy company founded by Bob Pelham in Marlborough, Wiltshire, in 1947. It is operated by strings and a control bar, following the company's characteristic puppet format, and is now encountered primarily as a vintage toy and collectible. Company history records an elephant model that made a loud trumpeting noise when moved; examples are also identified by their long trunk and large ears.
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What is a Pelham Puppet Elephant?
It is a British animal marionette made by Pelham Puppets. The elephant is operated with strings and a control bar in the company’s traditional puppet format.
Who founded Pelham Puppets?
Pelham Puppets was founded by Bob Pelham in Marlborough, Wiltshire, in 1947. The company became known for string-operated toy and theatrical puppets.
How is the Pelham Puppet Elephant controlled?
The puppet uses multiple strings connected to a control bar. Moving the bar and pulling the strings allows the operator to create the elephant’s movements.
Why are Pelham Puppet Elephants collectible?
They combine recognizable British toy design with mechanical marionette construction. Older examples are encountered as vintage or collectible objects rather than ordinary modern toys.
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