KING Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! Old_Puppet_Play_Toy Tom Cat was skilfully handcrafted

Tom Cat was skilfully handcrafted in Germany from 1959-67 using the finest mohair plush

Velvet shows aging with spots and soiling

Felt face with expressive pocket glass eyes

Origin: Designed in San Francisco

KING Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! Old_Puppet_Play_Toy Tom Cat was skilfully handcraftedPuppetry 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 King hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna, Germany, circa early 1950s. Different from newer versions with composite heads, the