Cat Hand Puppet ~ Russian 1980s young lady Founded in 1880 by seamstress

Founded in 1880 by seamstress Margarete Steiff

Note that one wooden hand is missing

It is made from floppy art silk plush with nice airbrushing details

Size: Approximately 5in/13cm tall

without the ears

Cat Hand Puppet ~ Russian 1980s young lady Founded in 1880 by seamstressRussian puppetry has a long and rich history. The presence of a large number of puppet schools, theaters and museums reflects the vitality and importance of the puppet arts in Russian culture. Puppet performances became widespread during the Soviet era and have remained popular ever since. Their innovative designs and visual quality created a new puppet theater culture for adults and played an important role in education for children. This beautiful