KERSA JUDY Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Kunstlerpuppe

KERSA JUDY Hand Puppet ~ 1960s KunstlerpuppeFounded in 1925, KERSA is one of Europe's most known hand puppet makers. Their brand name stands for "Kreative Erzeugnisse Realisiert im Spielwaren Atelier", a German phrase that expresses their goal to produce artistic products that encourage children's imagination. This Judy hand puppet is an excellent example of KERSA's amazing craftsmanship, made in Mindelheim, Germany circa 1960s. Her eye catching expression with glass googly eyes and stitched

5in/32cm tall - Heads are approximately 3in/7

ID: sewn cloth tag with red letters

5 in/14 cm tall

Its endearing look with large eyes and long ears are just adorable

This handsome Boy hand puppet was carefully made circa 1990 in Moscow

Snaky is gently used and has very nice coloring

By the tag's appearance

Likely from the early 1900s

yet these imperfections add to its old charm

Bunny Rabbit" from the American TV Series "Captain Kangaroo" was a Steiff Rabbit Hand Puppet similar to this one

Animals of all types are part of Steiff creations

Despite some small bald spots in the face and the lack of Steiff IDs