Bert Puppet National Museum of American History

Bert is a hand-rod puppet originally performed by Frank Oz and currently performed by Eric Jacobson. In a hand-rod puppet, like Bert, the performer’s dominant hand goes into the puppet’s head and operates the mouth and sometimes other facial features.

Bert Puppet National Museum of American History

Smithsonian showcases American pop culture in 'Entertainment Nation' - Washington Post

National Museum of American History - Kermit has company! Twenty puppets join our collection today, donated by the Jim Henson family. Miss Piggy, Swedish Chef, Bert, Ernie, Elmo, Fraggles, and more are

Jim Henson focus of 'Fantastic World' gallery at the Mississippi Museum of Art

The Smithsonian Institution, Muppet Wiki

Miss Piggy joins Kermit in Smithsonian collection, Lifestyles

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Muppets creator Henson's items head to NYC museum - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Ernie Puppet National Museum of American History