JOKER Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! crow the dress has holes and

the dress has holes and stains

Daniel Tiger appeared for the first time on the first episode of “The Children’s Corner

Missing mother-of-pearl buttons and Steiff IDs

Note that the paper has yellowed with age

but also shows play wear

JOKER Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! crow the dress has holes andGermany 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 Jester hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa