JOKER Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! crow featuring his signature silk weaver's

featuring his signature silk weaver's hat

Note that the paper has yellowed with age

Missing mother-of-pearl buttons and Steiff IDs

It displays nicely

Pelham Puppets achieved international recognition and a reputation of manufacturing fun and easy to use marionettes for children

JOKER Hand Puppet by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! crow featuring his signature silk weaver'sGermany 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 (Artist Dolls) is a great example of this elaborate style of early hand puppets once produced in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). This Jester hand puppet was created in the Curt Meiner workshop circa