NIGHTCAP Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1970s Rare! donkey And this puppet is special

And this puppet is special also because it's an early model #318

Monkeys are legacy animals for Steiff and were produced since its early years

Dating back to the early 20th Century

featuring his signature silk weaver's hat

Small holes on the body and age stains on the teeth

NIGHTCAP Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1970s Rare! donkey And this puppet is specialGermany is recognized worldwide as home to one of the most creative toy making industries in Europe. It is not a surprise that puppetry is also very strong and has been part of their vibrant culture for hundreds of years. The brand iKnstlerpuppe (Artist Dolls) is a great example of this elaborate style of early hand puppets once produced in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). This Nighcap hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa