GNOME Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! Italy The striped airbrushing work performed

The striped airbrushing work performed on this puppet is really nice

This toy will certainly be a welcome addition to your vintage puppet collection

Materials: finest mohair plush

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

She even carries an amusing feather duster

GNOME Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! Italy The striped airbrushing work performedGermany 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