WPA Grandfather Hand Puppet ~ 1930s Rare! beard is a charming collectible

is a charming collectible

5'' (27cm) tall

Origin: Austria

Origin: Thuringia

Shows age and wear with scuffs and spots on the head

WPA Grandfather Hand Puppet ~ 1930s Rare! beard is a charming collectibleThis handsome Grandfather Hand Puppet is a 1930s rarity developed by the creative hands of workers from the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a program created by the US government to help the Great Depression. Granddad has a sweet old fashioned expression and is elegantly dressed in a fine cotton garment. His head is made from light papier mache and is finely hand painted. Even flocking is applied on the hair area. His hands are sewn and painted