STEIFF Hopsi Squirrel Hand Puppet ~ 1960s cimpanzee especially when it appears as

especially when it appears as a hand puppet

This beautiful Father Frost hand puppet (the Russian version or Santa Claus) is a good example of their mastery of puppet making

Loopy can't wait to join your vintage collection

Holes on the hand

STEIFF Hopsi Squirrel Hand Puppet ~ 1960s cimpanzee especially when it appears asHopsi Squirrel hand puppet is a great example of a forest animal that Steiff turned into a playful yet realistic toy. This handsome puppet character was finely handcrafted in Germany circa 1960s and uses the nicest mohair plush. Different from other puppets developed during the same period, Hopsi is full bodied and has an amazing presence with large glass eyes, a bushy mohair tail and tiny felt hands. Its head is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and