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Pelham Puppet Rabbit is a model of wooden marionette produced by Pelham Puppets, the British toy company founded in 1947. Like other Pelham animal puppets, it is operated by strings connected to a control bar and was made for children or collectors of traditional toy marionettes. Surviving examples can differ in paint, clothing, labels, and construction details because Pelham issued toys in different periods and variants. The rabbit belongs to the company's mid-20th-century British puppet tradition.
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What is a Pelham Puppet Rabbit?
It is a wooden animal marionette made by Pelham Puppets. The rabbit is operated with strings connected to a control bar, like other traditional Pelham puppets.
Who made the Pelham Puppet Rabbit?
The rabbit was made by Pelham Puppets, a British toy company founded in 1947. Pelham became known for commercially produced string marionettes for children and collectors.
How is the Pelham Puppet Rabbit controlled?
Strings run from the rabbit to a handheld control bar. Moving the bar allows the operator to manipulate the puppet's body and limbs.
Is the Pelham Puppet Rabbit a modern electronic toy?
No, it is a traditional wooden string marionette. Its appeal comes from manual control, painted toy construction, and its place in the history of British puppetry.
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