Else Hecht Queen Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! Puppet This adorable toy can't wait

This adorable toy can't wait to join your vintage toy collection

Smardy is full bodied and has an incredible presence with its bushy tail

She will certainly be a welcome addition to any puppet collection

There is a hole on the bottom of the neck

He comes in unusual large size with a carved wooden head

Else Hecht Queen Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! Puppet This adorable toy can't waitElse Hecht was born in 1888 in Munich. She was a craftswoman, puppeteer and came from a family of artists. Her puppets and dolls are rare and highly sought after. Here's one of her wonderful creations depicting a Queen with the nicest expression. This puppet has a pressed felt face with button eyes and delicate painted features. Her body is made of felt and her garment is adorned with some lovely details. She wears a metal crown and even a ring!