TEACHER Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! child Her wooden head is finely

Her wooden head is finely carved and beautifully hand painted

ear tag #317 and early chest tag

It still retains the Steiff button and yellow flag #0320

Originally trained as an engineer

TEACHER Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! child Her wooden head is finelyGermany 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 Teacher hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa