GNOME Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! Italy The striped airbrushing work performed

The striped airbrushing work performed on this puppet is really nice

She even carries an amusing feather duster

making it an early model made from 1949-53

5in/34cm tall

Here's a rare Teddy Bear Hand Puppet from the early times of the company

GNOME Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! Italy The striped airbrushing work performedGermany 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 Gnome hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa