Else Hecht Lady Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! Germany button and tag #0720

button and tag #0720

Tom Cat has been gently used but is missing its paper ID tag

Year: Circa 1960s

with glass eyes and charming costume

Missing button and ear tag

Else Hecht Lady Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! Germany button and tag #0720Else 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 Lady 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 lace details. She wears an apron and even earrings!