KING and QUEEN Hand Puppets by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Dakin The puppet is well preserved

The puppet is well preserved and retains the trademark button in ear

Animal puppets by Lotte Sievers-Hahn are rare

This puppet is not tagged and was likely made during the 60s

Its head is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and has a cardboard finger tube for movement

This piece features a colorful costume with a bell hat and long hanging legs

KING and QUEEN Hand Puppets by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Dakin The puppet is well preservedGermany 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 King and Queen hand puppet couple was created in the Curt Meiner