Marionette puppet
Pelham Puppets
Category
Toys
Date
1947 - 1986
Materials
wood, fabric and metal
Measurements
185 mm (Height without strings) x 30 mm (Width body only); 85 mm (Length body only)
Place of origin
Marlborough
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 672042
Summary
A white and brown wooden Pelham Puppet pony. The pony is made up of wooden pieces threaded with string his head is wood white with blue eyes with dark brown fabric hair and ears. His body and legs are white with brown blotches and black hooves. A wooden cross piece with cotton thread lengths attached to use to operate him.
Provenance
A gift to the National Trust Museum of Childhood by Annette Archer in 2016. A friend of the donor gave the Pelham puppet to the donor. They belonged to the donor's friend's mother.
Makers and roles
Pelham Puppets , manufacturer