MAX and MORITZ Hand Puppets by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! X the Owl Holes on the hand

Holes on the hand

Loopy's head is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and has a plastic finger tube for movement

As other vintage Steiff toys it was expertly handmade in Germany between 1959-67

It has some stains

A striking feature of this puppet is the seamless pressed felt face head

MAX and MORITZ Hand Puppets by Curt Meissner ~ 1960s Rare! X the Owl Holes on the handGermany is recognized worldwide as home to one of the most creative toy making industries in Europe. It is not a surprise that puppetry is also very strong and has been part of their vibrant culture for hundreds of years. The brand iKnstlerpuppe (Artist Dolls) is a great example of this elaborate style of early hand puppets once produced in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). This Max and Moritz hand puppet couple was created in the Curt Meiner