PANTALONE Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Commedia dell'arte Here's Steiff Happy

Here's Steiff Happy

This gorgeous Little Pig Hand Puppet is a 1930s rarity developed by the creative hands of workers from the Works Progress Administration (WPA)

So it was a tiger who emerged out of a cuckoo clock

Please note the front side of her body has darkened

Small bald spots

PANTALONE Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Commedia dell'arte Here's Steiff HappyMarionettes 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 the North of Italy, it has a beautiful hand painted face and is meticulously