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The Pelham Puppets Old Lady is a character marionette produced in England by Pelham Puppets, a company founded by Bob Pelham in 1947. Like the firm's other children's string puppets, the figure was designed to be manipulated from above through a handheld control connected to its head and limbs. Surviving examples are collected as vintage British toys, with identification often depending on their labels, clothing, control design, and original packaging.
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What is the Pelham Puppets Old Lady?
It is a character marionette made in England by Pelham Puppets, the company founded by Bob Pelham. The Old Lady is typically shown with a mop and bucket, although her clothing can vary between examples.
When did Pelham Puppets start making marionettes?
Bob Pelham began the company in 1947, first under the name Wonky Toys. It changed its name to Pelham Puppets on October 14, 1948, as the business focused on children's puppets.
How does the Pelham Old Lady puppet work?
It is controlled from above by strings attached to a handheld control, allowing the operator to move the figure's body and limbs. That overhead string system is what makes it a marionette rather than a glove or rod puppet.
How can I identify a vintage Pelham Old Lady?
Look for the characteristic mop-and-bucket accessories, the wooden body, the control bar, and the clothing details, while remembering that the outfit was not identical on every example. Pelham's company ceased trading in 1993, so surviving Old Lady figures are usually treated as vintage toys.
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