WPA Grandmother Hand Puppet ~ 1930s Rare! tabby cat like this Possy squirrel

like this Possy squirrel

His hands are felt and he wears a colorful and detailed costume

Although the company specializes in manufacturing toy vehicles

Overall the wooden structure is solid but please note that the base is chipped

this piece is exceptional in every detail

WPA Grandmother Hand Puppet ~ 1930s Rare! tabby cat like this Possy squirrelThis gorgeous Grandmother Hand Puppet is a 1930s rarity developed by the creative hands of workers from the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a program created by the US government to help the Great Depression. Granny has an endearing fairy tale expression and is elegantly dressed in a Vichy check garment. Her head is made from light papier mache and is finely hand painted. Even flocking is applied on the hair area. Her hands are sewn and painted