A Pelham Puppet redressed as 
King Henry VIII!

This puppet was another commission piece.

His base is a rounded, moulded Pelham body and shoes, with a Pelham Prince Charming head.

The head has been fully repainted and the hair and beard created from long length fake fur.

His slashed under doublet and skirted sur-coat is cut from silver satin and taffeta, trimmed with braid pearls. His fake fur trimmed gown is cut from velvet and embellished with gold metallic lace.

The jewelled chain around his shoulders is made from gold gimp trim and studded with red rhinestone and pearls. 

A metallic, gold codpiece sits under his skirts, attached to silver taffeta breeches.
His black velvet cap is stiffened with buckram and finished off with imitation rubies, pearls and topped with feather trim.

This has been a fascinating and fun commission to work on and is a special one-off creation! 

Alexander Sanderson Designs

 Two Pelham Puppets Redressed as

Queen Jane Seymour

&

Queen Katherine Howard 

The Third and Fifth Wives of King Henry VIII 

A lovely review for these puppets from their purchaser:

"These 2 puppets complete my set of 6 wives & I am delighted. They are the most beautiful creations as are all the others I have purchased over the last year. The thought & care that has been lavished on these creations is truly breath-taking. Pieces of art , both."

Jane Seymour

Jane Seymour

Katherine Howard

Katherine Howard

These two puppets were created under commission for a wonderful and valued patron.

Both use Pelham fairy puppets as a base - their faces, hands and face having been fully repainted and their hair styled newly for both creations. 

Jane Seymour's gown is cut from velvet whilst Katherine Howards was cut from shot taffeta. Both of their under-skirts were made from metallic, pattered brocade. 

Their costumes are embellished with rhinestone, jet bead, gold/red braid and imitation pearls.

Both have boned and stiffened (with buckram) bodices.

Katherine has a hooped farthingale to hold out her skirts. 

Alexander Sanderson Designs