description Pelham Puppet Prince Overview
Pelham Puppet Prince is a string-operated marionette from Pelham Puppets, the British company associated with wooden toy puppets made under the direction of Bob Pelham from the late 1940s onward. The figure belongs to the company’s human-character puppet tradition, in which painted heads and bodies, textile clothing, and a control bar allowed children and adults to stage simple performances. It is chiefly of interest to vintage-toy and marionette collectors.
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What kind of puppet is the Pelham Puppet Prince?
The Pelham Puppet Prince is a string-operated marionette made for manipulation from above. It belongs to Pelham Puppets' human-character puppet tradition.
Who made Pelham Puppet Prince puppets?
The figure comes from Pelham Puppets, the British company associated with Bob Pelham. The company became known for wooden toy puppets from the late 1940s onward.
How does a Pelham Puppet Prince move?
As a marionette, it is controlled by strings attached to a wooden control bar. The operator can use the strings to move the puppet's limbs and create a walking or performance pose.
What makes the Puppet Prince different from a hand puppet?
A hand puppet is operated from inside the figure, while the Puppet Prince is suspended and controlled by strings. Its painted wooden construction reflects Pelham Puppets' mid-20th-century toy-making style.
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