Else Hecht Queen Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! Puppet Smardy is full bodied and

Smardy is full bodied and has an incredible presence with its bushy tail

A rare vintage puppet with signs of age

He comes in unusual large size with a carved wooden head

He wears a flannel plaid robe and holds a plastic trumpet

She will certainly be a welcome addition to any puppet collection

Else Hecht Queen Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! Puppet Smardy is full bodied andElse Hecht was born in 1888 in Munich. She was a craftswoman, puppeteer and came from a family of artists. Her puppets and dolls are rare and highly sought after. Here's one of her wonderful creations depicting a Queen with the nicest expression. This puppet has a pressed felt face with button eyes and delicate painted features. Her body is made of felt and her garment is adorned with some lovely details. She wears a metal crown and even a ring!