CLOWN Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! Germany A gorgeous and gently played

A gorgeous and gently played vintage puppet

with scuffs

Here's a charming Lioness Hand Puppet with the sweetest expression

ID: missing Else Hecht's ID

plus an adorable "Teddy Baby" chest tag

CLOWN Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! Germany A gorgeous and gently playedPuppetry 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 Circus Clown hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna, Germany, circa early 1950s. Different than newer versions with composite heads,