Marine Officer Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s vintage_hand_puppet 5in/28 cm tall

5in/28 cm tall

this hand puppet was finely handcrafted in Germany using the nicest mohair plush

This iconic character has a sweet expression that is hard not to love

making it an early model made from 1949-53

Note the colors have faded with age and use

Marine Officer Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s vintage_hand_puppet 5in/28 cm tallMarionettes 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