Else Hecht Devil Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! German_Puppet_Stand ID: Unmarked

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Depicting a Mademoiselle in polka dot dress

plastic beak

Approximately 14

But what makes this character so distinct from other Steiff puppets is its eye-catching open mouth with prominent teeth

Else Hecht Devil Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! German_Puppet_Stand ID: UnmarkedElse 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 mysterious Devil. This puppet has a pressed felt face with button sequin eyes and delicate painted features. His body is made of felt with a long tail! Similar to other Else Hecht toys of the early mid 1900s, this puppet was finely