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This wooden marionette was produced by Pelham Puppets, a British toy manufacturer, and translates the television character Sooty into a string puppet. Sooty is a mute yellow bear puppet originally created by Harry Corbett in 1948 for British television. The toy adaptation retains the character's distinct appearance and operates using a standard overhead wooden controller. It was designed as a children's toy and serves as an artifact of post-war British popular culture.
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What is Pelham Puppet Sooty?
Pelham Puppet Sooty is a wooden string marionette based on the British television character Sooty. It was made by Pelham Puppets, a British toy manufacturer.
Who created Sooty?
Harry Corbett created Sooty in 1948 for British television. The character is a mute yellow bear puppet who communicates through gestures and performance.
How does the Pelham Sooty puppet differ from the television character?
The television Sooty is operated as a hand puppet, while the Pelham version translates him into a string-controlled marionette. The toy keeps the character's yellow bear appearance while using Pelham's articulated wooden construction.
What kind of puppet is the Pelham Sooty?
It is a marionette controlled from above by strings. Its wooden body and separate controls are typical of Pelham Puppets' mechanical toy designs.
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