GNOME Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! Monkey ID: missing heart tag but

ID: missing heart tag but with seam tag

Without a doubt this sweet old monkey puppet will be a joyful addition to your vintage toy collection

This puppet is well loved and shows wear

His unique appearance and charming costume is quite eye-catching

one of the characters of the world renown Punch & Judy Theater

GNOME Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! Monkey ID: missing heart tag butGermany 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