STEIFF Felix the Cat Hand Puppet ~ 1925-26 Rare! Kitty open seams and small repairs

open seams and small repairs

The head is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and has a cardboard finger tube for movement

Beautifully carved and hand-painted

not counting the hat

Czech Marionettes developed into a valued art form that is prized all over the world

STEIFF Felix the Cat Hand Puppet ~ 1925-26 Rare! Kitty open seams and small repairsAntique STEIFF Felix the Cat Hand Puppet. Rare! Made in Germany from 1925 26 only. Iconic character with nice expression. Shoe button eyes, felt details and a mohair body. Excelsior stuffed head with cardboard finger tube. Approximately 9'' (23 cm) tall. Missing Steiff IDs and well played with! The felt face shows aging with spots soiling. Mohair plush shows wear with bald spots. Please note the felt ears were repaired restitched! (It is hard to see