Capitan Fracassa Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s gretel Size: 11-12in/28-30

Size: 11-12in/28-30

Her body is made of felt and her garment is adorned with some lovely details

Missing button

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

Without Kersa ID

Capitan Fracassa Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s gretel Size: 11-12in/28-30Marionettes 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