NIGHTCAP Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1970s Rare! donkey Taking its name from the

Taking its name from the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire

Monkeys are legacy animals for Steiff and were produced since its early years

allowed the strings to be easily removed and untangled

ID: Bross metal plaque behind the neck and paper tag

Dating back to the early 20th Century

NIGHTCAP Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1970s Rare! donkey Taking its name from theGermany 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 (Artist Dolls) is a great example of this elaborate style of early hand puppets once produced in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). This Nighcap hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa