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Pelham Puppets Witch Type SM

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Pelham Puppets Witch Type SM is a vintage English string marionette made by the Pelham Puppet Company. In Pelham's classification, SM means Stringed Mouth or Moving Mouth, identifying puppets with an articulated jaw controlled by additional strings. The Witch model is associated with a pointed felt hat, black dress, broom, and, in documented examples, a pink face and visible teeth; details such as hair, apron, materials, and box can vary by production period.

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What does “SM” mean on a Pelham Witch marionette?

In Pelham Puppets’ classification, SM means “Stringed Mouth” or “Moving Mouth.” It identifies a marionette whose jaw is articulated by additional strings.

Who made the Witch Type SM marionette?

It was made by the English Pelham Puppet Company, known for wooden string marionettes. The Witch model belongs to Pelham’s catalog of character puppets.

How does the mouth mechanism work on this Pelham puppet?

The extra mouth string lets the operator open and close the Witch’s jaw while moving the main controls. That makes it more mechanically expressive than a marionette with a fixed head.

What kind of puppet is the Pelham Witch Type SM?

It is a vintage English string marionette, not a hand puppet or rod puppet. The figure is operated from above using control strings and a wooden controller.

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