QUEEN Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! girl

QUEEN Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! girlPuppetry has been part of the German culture for hundreds of years. There's not only a strong tradition of German brands producing puppets as toys but also countless German designers and puppet makers creating puppets for the professional stage. This very expressive Royal Queen hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna, Germany, circa early 1950s. Different than newer versions with composite heads, the

Her expression

He wears a polka dot scarf

Monkey still retains Hermann's trademark metal pendant but it has been used and there are bald mohair spots

Size: approximately 2in/5 cm tall

This Lady Elaine Fairchilde hand puppet was made by DAKIN in 1990 and is a recreation of the original character from the PBS program hosted by Fred Rogers

Golden artificial silk plush with felt details

with expressive glass eyes and felt teeth is adorable

this little puppet dates between 1959-67

Good condition with nice colors

Its expression with a vivid crest is adorable

Donkey is a rare character only found on early sets

featuring his signature cocked hat and high rank uniform