WPA Grandfather Hand Puppet ~ 1930s Rare! paper mache

WPA Grandfather Hand Puppet ~ 1930s Rare! paper macheThis handsome Grandfather Hand Puppet is a 1930s rarity developed by the creative hands of workers from the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a program created by the US government to help the Great Depression. Granddad has a sweet old fashioned expression and is elegantly dressed in a fine cotton garment. His head is made from light papier mache and is finely hand painted. Even flocking is applied on the hair area. His hands are sewn and painted

Its appearance attests to being enjoyed

but there is some damage on the top of its head

Its structure is solid but it shows some age wear

so don't miss this opportunity to welcome this special hand puppet to your vintage toy collection

Whether you are a puppet fan or an antique collector you will love hanging around with this cheerful old puppet

This puppet has a pressed felt face with button eyes and delicate painted features

This Jester hand puppet was created in the Curt Meißner workshop circa 1960s and is meticulously handcrafted from felt and fabric

Its imperfections

ID: with Steiff button and yellow flag #6860/17

He has solid structure and displays very well

This puppet hasn't been used and is in excellent condition but is missing Else Hecht's ID

Note a small hole in one hand