STEIFF Tabby Cat Hand Puppet ~ ALL IDs 1950-58 Rare! German_Doll_Maker

STEIFF Tabby Cat Hand Puppet ~ ALL IDs 1950-58 Rare! German_Doll_MakerSteiff, the legendary German plush toy company, is famous for its artistry, beauty, and lasting quality. They produced amazing stuffed animals of every type, including super fun hand puppets, like this classic design of the Tabby Cat, a favorite among plush collectors. And this Kitty is special not only because of its truly lovely expression with endearing glass eyes, but because its an early model #317, handcrafted in Germany between 1950 58. Kitty's

It has a naturally curved face that gives it a very unique expression

Excellent condition with crisp tags and nice coloring

There are some bald spots and an old repair on the side seam

Although they show signs of wear from many years of entertaining

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

with hand stitched features

ID: with button and yellow flag #0317

with glass googly eyes

like this adorable Boxer

like this King

Shows consistent age wear with small scuffs and paint loss

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