Baby Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1970s Rare! Kitten

Baby Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1970s Rare! KittenGermany is recognized worldwide as home to one of the most creative toy making industries in Europe. It is not a surprise that puppetry is also very strong and has been part of their vibrant culture for hundreds of years. The brand iKnstlerpuppe (Artistic Dolls) is a great example of this elaborate style of early hand puppets once produced in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). This Baby hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa

The attention to every detail is amazing

Shows age and wear with chips

The box shows spots

They have fabric bodies with some lovely small wooden hands and feet

This piece was finely handcrafted in Germany circa 1960s and has an amazing expressionist quality to it

5 to 15 cm) high

Just by the way its hands and tiny fingers are sewn

Carefully crafted from mohair plush with hand-stitched nose and endearing button eyes

Alpha Farnell became a trademark in 1925 and produced wonderful soft toys up to 1960s

Its hand-painted details and varnish finish gives this unique piece a captivating facial expression

17'' (43 cm) tall from hat to shoe

Size: the body with legs is approximately 22