GNOME Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! apron

GNOME Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! apronGermany 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 Gnome hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa

Condition: Used and pre-owned antique hand puppet heads

Here's an elegant Lady hand puppet with the nicest expression

Year: 1964-78

Some of the holes have been repaired by the previous owner with fabric patches

Size: Approximately 3

Lotte Sievers-Hahn is a family run workshop based in Germany and still in production today

It is not a surprise that puppetry is also very strong and has been part of their vibrant culture for hundreds of years

Note that the paper has yellowed with age

is adorable

She even carries an amusing feather duster

Its body and hands are made from felt

an open felt mouth and two big paws that are ready for a hug