Capitan Fracassa Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s gretel Her body is made of

Her body is made of felt and her garment is adorned with some lovely details

Very good condition

Without Kersa ID

a bird was supposed to come out of the cuckoo clock but instead Fred used a puppet he received as a gift from WQED Station Manager

Missing button

Capitan Fracassa Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s gretel Her body is made ofMarionettes have fascinated audiences of all ages over the centuries. Even operas were specifically composed for Marionettes in the 18th century. Not surprisingly a variety of toy replicas were designed for family entertainment. This little marionette is a nice example of a string puppet that populated homes in the beginning of the 20th century. Skillfully handcrafted in Treviso, Italy, by Giulio Soravia, this puppet has a beautiful hand painted