GNOME Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! Italy She even carries an amusing

She even carries an amusing feather duster

The striped airbrushing work performed on this puppet is really nice

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

Fritz Herbert Bross (1910-1976) was a German puppet maker and puppeteer that came from a family of wood sculptors

5in/34cm tall

GNOME Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! Italy She even carries an amusingGermany 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