PANTALONE Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Commedia dell'arte This gorgeous Little Pig Hand

This gorgeous Little Pig Hand Puppet is a 1930s rarity developed by the creative hands of workers from the Works Progress Administration (WPA)

The body is made from flannel fabric with some lovely lace details

Small bald spots

It displays nicely

So it was a tiger who emerged out of a cuckoo clock

PANTALONE Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Commedia dell'arte This gorgeous Little Pig HandMarionettes 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 the North of Italy, it has a beautiful hand painted face and is meticulously