CROCODILE Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Punch and Judy Rare! Steiff_Teddy_Bear

CROCODILE Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Punch and Judy Rare! Steiff_Teddy_BearGermany 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). The Crocodile is one of the most iconic characters in a traditional hand

This very expressive Judge hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna

This puppet is from German origin

She has a fabric body with some lovely small wooden hands and legs

Its sweet expression with endearing back painted glass eyes and hand stitched nose is adorable

open seams and small holes

There are some matted/bald areas

Its cartoon-like expression

their puppet theatre tradition dates back to the 15th century and since then it's been used to educate people in history

This sweet little puppet has been loved and shows some small stain and bald spots here and there but nothing that detracts from his charm and personality

Join the worldwide kennel of Poodle enthusiasts and welcome this sweet vintage puppet to your toy collection

So it was a tiger who emerged out of a cuckoo clock

~ Other marionettes from the same set can be found here