KING and QUEEN Hand Puppets by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Dakin Its body is made of

Its body is made of mohair plush and its ears are lined with felt

On a professional setting

This piece features a colorful costume with a bell hat and long hanging legs

This toy is very special also because it retains the early button with capital letters

Year: circa early 20th Century

KING and QUEEN Hand Puppets by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Dakin Its body is made ofGermany 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 (Artistic Dolls) is a great example of this elaborate style of early hand puppets once produced in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). This King and Queen hand puppet couple was created in the Curt Meiner