Boy Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ Germany 1960s Fairy Tale Character The soiling

The soiling

Very few people know that Fred’s first famous and beloved Daniel the Tiger puppet was a Steiff hand puppet similar to this one

It comes from a hand puppet used in an old Punch & Judy toy theater

ID: Bross metal plaque behind the neck

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Boy Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ Germany 1960s Fairy Tale Character The soilingGermany 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 Boy hand puppet was created by the artist Curt Meiner between 1947