MARUEI Terrier Dog Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare! gretel

MARUEI Terrier Dog Hand Puppet ~ 1950s Rare! gretelHere's a charming Terrier Dog Hand Puppet made in Japan by Maruei Toys. Its endearing glass eyes and excelsior stuffed head with a cardboard finger tube are indications of an old toy, likely made circa 1950s. Its body is made of artsilk plush and its ears are wired and can be posed in different ways. Little Puppy is in very good condition and seems unused. Maybe this explains the fact that it still retains a crisp chest tag, usually missing on similar

Several holes are present

ID: with tags

Don't wait to add him to your vintage puppet collection

Even flocking is applied on the hair area

with colored rubber washers

This puppet is crafted from a very soft synthetic plush and wears a wristwatch

Beautifully hand painted leather figures

His amazing lifelike facial expression is achieved by skillful stitching

give this piece a unique personality full of vintage charm

This very expressive Giant hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna

The body is a mix of fabric and wood parts

5in/32cm with the hat