FARMER Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Kasperletheater Welcome this darling little puppet

Welcome this darling little puppet to your old Steiff Collection

Size: the head with the neck is approximately 5in(12

Skeleton looks like it is coming out of bed with its comical stripped pajama-like costume

It lost its Clemens tag ID but still retains its original silk bow

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FARMER Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Kasperletheater Welcome this darling little puppetGermany 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 Farmer hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa