CROCODILE Hand Puppet ~ Mid 1900s Punch and Judy Rare! trevira velvet Germany is recognized worldwide as

Germany is recognized worldwide as home to one of the most creative toy-making industries in Europe

This very expressive Royal Queen hand puppet was created by German designer Gerhard Stiehl and produced in the town of Borna

But both repaint and redress jobs seem old and must have happened sometime in the past

Here's a charming Terrier Dog Hand Puppet made in Japan by Maruei Toys

CROCODILE Hand Puppet ~ Mid 1900s Punch and Judy Rare! trevira velvet Germany is recognized worldwide asThe Crocodile is one of the most iconic characters in a traditional Punch and Judy puppet show. Although it fits an adult hand, the small size gives away that this piece was part of a set designed for children. Crafted in Germany around the mid 1900s, it has a nicely hand painted wooden head. The body is finished with a synthetic fabric that resembles leather. Note that the fabric material became stiff with age. Its mouth has an inside handle stick