SCHUCO DWARF Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare! Turkish_Shadow_Show

SCHUCO DWARF Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare! Turkish_Shadow_ShowLovely SCHUCO Dwarf Hand Puppet. Adorable old fashioned expression. Made in Germany during the 1950s (Bi Ba Bo Series). Captivating face with a mohair beard. Felt face with a velvet hat. Felt body. Excelsior stuffed head with cardboard finger tube. Approximately 9" (23 cm) tall. Unmarked. Age related wear with spots and stains. Missing glasses and some felt details on the collar. A rare vintage puppet with signs of age.

It has been gently used but the tags show wear

Note that the tip of his mustache is chipped

Their structure is solid and displays well

This Prince Hand Puppet is an example of Kersa's amazing craftsmanship and was made in Mindelheim

The bow is worn

The eyes are glass and the chin uses dralon plush

These puppet heads were finely carved and beautifully hand painted

As other toys of the time

However his imperfections only give him an added layer of charm and personality

Year: circa 1950s

ID: missing button and tags

with hand stitched nose and mouth