description Pelham Puppets SL Witch Overview
The Pelham Puppets SL Witch is a wooden string marionette produced by Pelham Puppets, an English toy company founded by Robert Pelham in 1947 in Marlborough, Wiltshire. The SL series was one of the company's standard puppet ranges produced over several decades. The Witch model was among the more common characters, typically featuring a green-painted face and hands, a black dress, a pointed hat, and red shoes. Pelham Puppets became one of the most widely recognized marionette manufacturers in postwar Britain.
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Who made the Pelham Puppets SL Witch?
It was produced by Pelham Puppets, the English company founded by Robert Pelham in Marlborough, Wiltshire, in 1947. The company became known for wooden string marionettes made for the toy market.
What does SL mean in Pelham Puppets?
SL identifies one of Pelham's standard marionette series, which was produced over several decades. The series included character puppets such as the Witch alongside other familiar figures.
How does the Pelham SL Witch work?
It is a wooden string marionette operated from a control bar above the puppet. Moving the bar and individual strings allows the operator to control the Witch's arms, legs, and body.
How can I identify an original Pelham SL Witch?
Check the construction, paintwork, strings, control bar, labels, and condition rather than relying on the character name alone. Pelham began production in 1947, and surviving examples can vary because the SL range was made across multiple production periods.
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