HAZELLE'S Hansel Marionette ~ USA 1962 paper

HAZELLE'S Hansel Marionette ~ USA 1962 paperMarionettes have fascinated audiences of all ages over the centuries. Not surprisingly some toy companies devoted entire lines of string puppets for the family entertainment. Founded by Hazelle Hedges in the 1930s, Hazelle's Marionettes is the most known manufacturer of its kind in the USA. They produced hundreds of different characters over the years and patented the "airplane" cross bar control, making marionettes for children fun and easy to use.

ID: Complete with chest tag

This Cook Hand Puppet is an example of Kersa's amazing craftsmanship and was made in Mindelheim

Little Pig has an adorable expression and is meticulously dressed

Happy is gently used but is missing Steiff IDs

Shows age wear with fading

They created lovely stuffed animals and hand puppets with the slogan "Animals with Heart" and a distinctive red heart shaped chest pendant

Here's one of her wonderful creations depicting a mysterious Devil

Overall light wear with scuffs

Good condition with nice colors

This old little Lion is a great example of Steiff's adorable prewar hand puppets and was beautifully handmade in Germany between 1936-43

00 and chest tag "Mecki"

This Officer hand puppet was created in the Curt Meißner workshop circa 1960s and is meticulously handcrafted from felt and fabric