PRINCE and PRINCESS Hand Puppets by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s glove puppet

PRINCE and PRINCESS Hand Puppets by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s glove 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 Prince and Princess hand puppet couple was created in the Curt

he displays nicely and will be a great addition to your collection

In 2005 the company released another of their celebrated Replica Series

It retains a sewn cloth tag reading "made in Japan"

this puppet is in good vintage condition with some signs of age and wear to the face

button and yellow flag #6520/18

circa 1960s

Loopy's head is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and has a plastic finger tube for movement

Little Gnome hand puppet can't wait to join your vintage toy collection

the imperfections only add to its character

This puppet shows some age wear and the maker's IDs have been lost to time

he features a colorful and super fun fabric costume

Its expressive glass eyes are an indication of an early model