GRANDMOTHER Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! Old_Steiff_Animal Captivating face with a mohair

Captivating face with a mohair beard

Forester is very well made and fits an adult hand nicely

They can't wait to join your vintage toy collection

these only add to its allure and give it personality

Marionettes have fascinated audiences of all ages over the centuries

GRANDMOTHER Hand Puppet ~ by Gerhard Stiehl 1950s Rare! Old_Steiff_Animal Captivating face with a mohairPuppetry has been part of the German culture for hundreds of years. There's not only a strong tradition of German brands producing puppets as toys but also countless German designers and puppet makers creating puppets for the professional stage. This very expressive Grandmother hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna, Germany, circa early 1950s. Different from newer versions with composite heads, the