MARUEI Rabbit Hand Puppet ~ 1950s rubber

MARUEI Rabbit Hand Puppet ~ 1950s rubberHere's a charming Rabbit Hand Puppet made in Japan by Maruei Toys. Its endearing glass eyes and excelsior stuffed head with a cardboard finger tube are indications of an old toy, likely made circa 1950s. Its body is made of mohair plush with inner ears made of felt. Little Rabbit is in good condition but shows some age related wear with a tiny hole on the felt ear. It keeps a sewn in made in Japan tag but it's missing the chest tag. Bunny rabbit can't

His body is made of colorful fabric with detailed felt hands

The Alpha Farnell's label stitched at the back dates this toy to circa 1950s

Both puppets have nicely painted heads with expressive decal eyes

Crocodile can't wait to join your vintage puppet collection

And this toy is special not only because of its attractive appearance with expressive glass eyes but also because it is an early model #317

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

Gentleman's wooden head is nicely carved and beautifully hand painted

Its endearing glass eyes and excelsior stuffed head with a cardboard finger tube are indications of an old toy

There are matted and bald areas

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

Never used

Brand: Giulio Soravia