German Felt hand Puppet by Else Hecht

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11" (28 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, outlined amber glass eyes, rose blushed eye shadow and cheek blush, black brows, nostril dots, closed smiling mouth, blonde mohair forehead curl peeking from beneath red felt cap, attached to red felt hollow body with felt hollow hands designed for use as hand puppet. Condition: generally excellent, few tiny moth holes at back. Comments: Else Hecht, circa 1925. Value Points: rare eyes, wonderful vibrant costume color with applique yellow felt hearts, silk streamers with bell tips.