GNOME Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! Italy Little Bad Wolf can't wait

Little Bad Wolf can't wait to join your vintage toy collection

She even carries an amusing feather duster

This Native American hand puppet was created by the artist Curt Meißner between 1947-1960s and is meticulously handcrafted from felt and fabric

Condition: Used and pre-owned vintage toy

making it an early model made from 1949-53

GNOME Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! Italy Little Bad Wolf can't waitGermany 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