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Henson family donates Jim Henson Muppets - in pictures

Muppets donation: Cheryl and puppets
Cheryl Henson and her supporting cast Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images
Muppets donation: Fran Brill
Puppeteer Fran Brill poses with her character, Prairie Dawn Photograph: Larry Downing/Reuters
Muppets donation: Cheryl Henson
Cheryl Henson makes a speech during the presentation Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images
Muppets donation: Miss Piggy and friends
Miss Piggy is joined by, from left, Fozzie Bear, Scooter and Rowlf Photograph: Jacquelyn Martin/AP
Muppets donation: Cookie Monster and Grover
Cookie Monster and Grover are included in the donation Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images
Muppets donation: Bert, Ernie and Elmo
Bert and Ernie, with Elmo behind, pose for the camera Photograph: Jacquelyn Martin/AP
Muppets donation: Wilkins
Wilkins, created in 1957 for the Wilkins Coffee commercials, sits with the rest of the donated puppets Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images
Muppets donation: Elmo
Elmo in triumphant mood Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images
Muppets donation: Count and puppets
The full collection of donated Jim Henson puppets, including Count von Count, nearest camera Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images
Muppets donation: Bert
Bert is ready for his close-up Photograph: Larry Downing/Reuters
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