RABBI Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! 1950s Puppet This Lady Elaine Fairchilde hand

This Lady Elaine Fairchilde hand puppet was made by DAKIN in 1990 and is a recreation of the original character from the PBS program hosted by Fred Rogers

old repairs etc

Its sweet expression with hand stitched mouth and plastic nose is adorable

face and hat

Her hands are sewn and painted fabric

RABBI Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! 1950s Puppet This Lady Elaine Fairchilde handGermany 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 Rabbi hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa