description Pelham Puppet Parrot Overview
Pelham Puppet Parrot is a wooden string puppet from Pelham Puppets, the British company established by Bob Pelham in 1947. It belongs to the company's animal and bird ranges rather than its licensed human-character lines, and surviving examples are collected as postwar British toys. The model is relevant to people researching commercial marionettes, British toy manufacture, and the history of puppetry in the home.
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Who made the Pelham Puppet Parrot?
It was made by Pelham Puppets, the British company founded by Bob Pelham in 1947. The company was based in Marlborough, Wiltshire, and became known for wooden string puppets.
Is the Pelham Parrot a licensed cartoon character?
The Parrot belongs to Pelham's animal and bird range rather than its licensed human-character lines. Pelham's animal range, including birds such as the Parrot and Duck, was one of its popular postwar product groups.
How did Pelham puppets prevent their strings from tangling?
Pelham introduced an anti-tangling system in 1955. It used colored rubber buffers that matched the puppet's strings and helped keep the control lines separated.
How can collectors date an older Pelham Puppet Parrot?
The original Pelham company ceased trading on March 23, 1993, which helps separate older examples from later releases. A new Pelham range appeared from 2008, so labels, control bars, string hardware, paint, and box design are useful clues.
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