Object Details
designer
Allegretti, Cosmo
user
Keeshan, Robert
maker
Allegretti, Cosmo
Description (Brief)
This beloved hand puppet was regularly featured on the children’s television series Captain Kangaroo, which starred Bob Keeshan in the title role. Serious-faced Bunny Rabbit wore tiny red glasses, never spoke a word, and was perpetually on the prowl for carrots. The character, made of ecru-colored plush fabric, usually was instrumental in causing some kind of momentary disaster for the Captain. The puppet was designed and performed by Cosmo Allegretti, who also created the show’s other puppet figures, the goofy Mister Moose and benevolent Grandfather Clock.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Robert Keeshan Associates
Date made
1955 - 1956
ID Number
1992.0420.02
accession number
1992.0420
catalog number
1992.0420.02
Object Name
Puppet
Physical Description
fabric (overall material)
metal (nose material)
plastic (glasses material)
glass (eyes material)
Measurements
overall: 16 1/2 in x 5 in x 3 in; 41.91 cm x 12.7 cm x 7.62 cm
place made
United States: New York, New York City
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Puppets
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Television broadcasts
Radio and television broadcasting
Puppetry
Children's television programs
general subject association
Television
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1030612