Three vintage marionettes. The first a Pelham puppet of Donald Duck in original box, original costume, and with instruction sheet - the plaster body with a small loss to one of Donald's tail feathers, else very good condition - the box in fair condition with tape repairs and use wear - it measures 13"L x 4 1/4"W x 3"H; the second a signed Knickbocker Toy Co. composition puppet of Pinocchio in original costume - some paint loss to eyes, several crazing hairlines to head and and neck area, missing one felt shoe, tiny chip to end of hair lock protruding from head, but overall good condition - it measures 13 1/2"H; and the third, a composition jointed Popeye The Sailor doll, in original paint, copyright 1935 by King Features Syn. Fair condition - crazing, paint loss, some loose strings that hold the doll together, and chips to back of head. Original label on chest. 14"H. PROVENANCE: From a private New York collector downsizing collection. Purchased at Theriault's Auction.

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