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Pelham Puppets Tyrolean Boy is a string-operated marionette depicting a boy in the traditional dress associated with Tyrol and the Alpine region. It was made by Pelham Puppets, the English company founded by Bob Pelham in 1947, and belongs to the company's range of costumed character puppets. The figure is chiefly of interest to collectors of vintage British marionettes and to people who use display puppets.
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What is the Pelham Puppets Tyrolean Boy?
It is a string-operated marionette showing a boy in traditional Tyrolean or Alpine clothing. The puppet was made by Pelham Puppets, the English company founded by Bob Pelham in 1947.
How is the Tyrolean Boy marionette operated?
Like other Pelham marionettes, it is controlled by strings attached to a wooden control. Moving the control can make the puppet's limbs and body move.
Is the Pelham Tyrolean Boy a vintage puppet?
Pelham Puppets began making puppets in 1947, so examples of the Tyrolean Boy belong to a long-established vintage puppet tradition. The exact production year depends on the individual puppet and its markings.
What should collectors check on a Pelham Tyrolean Boy?
Collectors usually check the strings, control, costume, painted face, and any Pelham label or box. Missing parts or restored clothing can affect how the marionette is valued.
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