Step into Disney nostalgia with this vintage 1950s Alice in Wonderland marionette by Peter Puppet Playthings, Inc. Licensed by Walt Disney Productions, these puppets were marketed around the 1951 animated film and remain highly collectible today.

This example is the Alice character, approx. 14–15" tall, complete with her blue dress and white apron. The puppet retains its original strings, wooden control bar, and mouth mechanism (opens and closes properly). The original illustrated box is included, featuring colorful artwork of Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the March Hare.

• Manufacturer: Peter Puppet Playthings, Inc.

• Character: Alice

• Era: 1950s Walt Disney Productions merchandise

• Size: Approx. 14–15 inches tall

• Condition: Puppet shows typical age wear. Head and legs have age-related paint crazing/cracks but remain intact. Clothing has wear and some fraying, especially apron edges. Mouth mechanism works well. Strings are intact but may benefit from re-tensioning. Box has shelf wear, edge splits, and mild discoloration but retains strong graphics. Overall presents well in VG vintage condition.

A great piece of Disneyana and early TV-era toy history, ideal for collectors of Alice in Wonderland, Walt Disney memorabilia, or vintage marionettes.

Item Identification

• Item: Alice in Wonderland Marionette (Alice character)

• Manufacturer: Peter Puppet Playthings, Inc., USA

• Era: 1950s (licensed Walt Disney Productions merchandise)

• Character: Alice

• Size: Approx. 14–15 inches tall

• Features: Moving mouth, original blue dress with white apron, original control bar and strings, original illustrated box