The Original Kermit Puppet National Museum of American History

This Kermit the Frog puppet was created by Jim Henson in 1955 for Sam and Friends. It is the first Kermit puppet, and it is made from Jim Henson’s mother’s old spring coat and a pair of Jim’s blue jeans. Henson used ping pong balls for the eyes.

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Jim Henson's original Kermit is on display at the National Museum of American History along with a few other familiar Muppets, puppets and marionettes., By NPR

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