Object Details
previous owner
Rollins, Hazelle H.
maker
Ideal Toy Corporation
Description
Vinyl and rubber Batman hand puppet. The superhero Batman, first introduced in 1939, became the star of his own self-titled tv series in 1966. The show, starring actor Adam West (1928-2017) as the caped crusader, ran on ABC for three seasons.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Anne W. and John W. Rollins, Jr.
Date made
1966 - 1968
ID Number
1980.0910.09
accession number
1980.0910
catalog number
1980.0910.09
Object Name
Puppet
Physical Description
vinyl (overall material)
rubber (overall material)
plastic (packaging material)
cardboard (packaging material)
Measurements
overall: 16 in x 9 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in; 40.64 cm x 24.13 cm x 8.89 cm
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Data Source
National Museum of American History
general subject association
Puppetry
Subject
Radio and television broadcasting
Television broadcasts
Consumerism
general subject association
Television
Subject
Toys
Batman
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_662444