Capitan Fracassa Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s gretel a bird was supposed to

a bird was supposed to come out of the cuckoo clock but instead Fred used a puppet he received as a gift from WQED Station Manager

But all imperfections don't detract from its sweet and loving personality

Size: 11-12in/28-30

Missing button

This puppet is a rare find from an old hand puppet set made in Germany circa early 1900s

Capitan Fracassa Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s gretel a bird was supposed toMarionettes have fascinated audiences of all ages over the centuries. Even operas were specifically composed for Marionettes in the 18th century. Not surprisingly a variety of toy replicas were designed for family entertainment. This little marionette is a nice example of a string puppet that populated homes in the beginning of the 20th century. Skillfully handcrafted in Treviso, Italy, by Giulio Soravia, this puppet has a beautiful hand painted