PRINCESS Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! string puppet

PRINCESS Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! string puppetPuppetry has been part of the German culture for hundreds of years. There's not only a strong tradition of German brands producing puppets as toys but also countless German designers and puppet makers creating puppets for the professional stage. This very expressive Royal Princess hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna, Germany, circa early 1950s. Different than newer versions with composite heads,

yet it maintains a great deal of vintage charm

but his structure is solid and he displays well

Don't miss the opportunity to include this special piece in your collection

it was later expanded by her nephew

This is also a large and fun "mouth style" hand puppet that can well fit an adult hand

Condition: New "old stock" hand puppet in very good vintage condition with tag

Puppets became widespread during the Soviet era and have remained popular ever since

this puppet was finely handcrafted in Austria

ID: without IDs

Damage on the top of its head

Here's a charming antique Gentleman hand puppet toy

It was crafted in Germany circa early 1900s