Rupert Bear marionette (Pelham Puppets SL)
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Rupert Bear marionette (Pelham Puppets SL)![]() |
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Arch Two , Area 54 Puppet Corner 1940 - 1950 |
A marionette of Rupert Bear made by Pelham Puppets.
Rupert the Bear is a comic strip character created by Mary Tourtel in 1920. This puppet is an SL type (Standard, Luxury), defined by the more detailed molded head.
This puppet was donated to the museum by Blade Tranter in around ~2004.
Details
Light brown molded head, red top, classic yellow checked trousers and scarf, brown feet. Shaped composite hands.