KERSA Princess Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Kitty Hopsi Squirrel hand puppet is

Hopsi Squirrel hand puppet is a great example of a forest animal that Steiff turned into a playful yet realistic toy

It is nicely hand painted and has an amazing expression with natural fur ruff

Steiff uses the nicest mohair plush and it is not a surprise that Teddy presents beautifully even after so many years

~ Else Hecht was born in 1888 in Munich

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KERSA Princess Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Kitty Hopsi Squirrel hand puppet isFounded in 1925, KERSA is Europe's leading hand puppet maker. Crafting puppets has been a family tradition over four generations and the company is still in production today. KERSA stands for "Kreative Erzeugnisse Realisiert im Spielwaren Atelier", a German phrase that conveys their main vision: to create products in an artistic manner while promoting the children's imagination. This Princess Hand Puppet is an example of Kersa's amazing craftsmanship