Kermit the Frog PEZ Dispenser

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Object Details

performer

Henson, Jim

maker

Pez Candy, Incorporated

Description (Brief)

A candy dispenser made by PEZ Candy, Inc. featuring the likeness of Kermit the Frog. Kermit is a bright green frog who is the star and host of The Muppet Show and appears on Sesame Street. He is one of Jim Henson’s earliest creations, dating back to 1955 and his appearance on Sam and Friends on the Washington, D.C., NBC affiliate station. Kermit is a calm, level-headed character who is constantly trying to keep everything together as he is surrounded by craziness.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Dwight Blocker Bowers

date made

1991

ID Number

1999.0119.04

accession number

1999.0119

catalog number

1999.0119.04

Object Name

dispenser, candy

Physical Description

plastic (overall material)

paint (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 5 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 13.97 cm x 3.81 cm x 3.81 cm

place made

Czech Republic

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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment

Jim Henson

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Muppet Show

Puppetry

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746af-7a52-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1519301