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.

People & EntertainmentWidow donates original Kermit to Smithsonian

Puppets & Muppets National Museum of American History

UConn receives gift of $100,000 from Jane Henson to support puppetry program

It's easy being green at the Smithsonian

Original Muppets donated to museum

Original Kermit finds new home at Smithsonian

For the first time in over two decades, Kermit the Frog has returned to public spotlight at Detroit Institute of Arts – Saline Journal

Want to see a REAL Jim Henson puppet? Here's how! — Jim Henson's Family Hub

Original Kermit The Frog And Other Muppets On Display At New Entertainment Nation Installation At National Museum of American History

Sam and Friends – The Early Days of The Muppets: Exploring Jim and Jane Henson's First TV Show” Puppet Forum on 3/29

Meet the Muppets National Museum of American History