KERSA Girl Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Steiff_hand_puppet

KERSA Girl Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Steiff_hand_puppetFounded in 1925, KERSA is Europe's premier hand puppet maker. Four generations of the family have proudly cultivated their crafting tradition, and the company continues to produce charming creations today. KERSA stands for "Kreative Erzeugnisse Realisiert im Spielwaren Atelier", a German phrase that expresses their goal to produce artistic products that encourage children's imagination. This Girl hand puppet is an excellent example of KERSA's amazing

Never used but shows paint loss on the head and other signs of age and wear

Max's body is made of fabric with felt buttons and hands

It was handcrafted in Germany circa late 19th Century

Here's a great example of a 1950s Invicta Teddy Hand Puppet with the most endearing look

Little Native American is about 15

soiling and small holes

WPA stamp is faded

Fabric costume

It uses the finest mohair plush and its endearing look

button and yellow #0317

But still a very charming piece that displays well

You will be amazed by the puppet's ingenious design