HANSEL and GRETEL Hand Puppets by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Wolf

HANSEL and GRETEL Hand Puppets by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s WolfGermany 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 Hansel and Gretel hand puppet couple was created in the Curt Meiner

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His face expression is very cheerful

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Captivating face with a mohair beard

ID: with Else Hecht's triangular paper tag

Size: Approximately 16in/40

Happy is gently used but is missing Steiff IDs

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Its oversized eyes and big red mouth are very eye-catching

ID: with ID #101a

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ID: with button and faded ear tag