POLICEMAN Hand Puppet ~ by Edi Kallista 1920-40s Rare! art silk plush

POLICEMAN Hand Puppet ~ by Edi Kallista 1920-40s Rare! art silk plushEdi Kallista (1881 1974) was a Bohemian born artist and director known for his involvement with puppet theater in Germany. He developed a fascinating style of sewn and stuffed textile hand puppets using felt, jersey and cotton fabrics that aimed to be unbreakable and puncture proof". Their facial features are achieved by very artistic embroidery lines and details. They started handcrafting these puppets in the 20s and continued until the outbreak of

In 2005 the company released another of their celebrated Replica Series

Their presence here is a strong indication that it was used in real performances

Here's a charming antique Mr Punch hand puppet

These are characters from an old Punch & Judy Show designed for children

There are matted and bald areas

Vintage condition with a chipped nose

This Jester hand puppet was created in the Curt Meißner workshop circa 1960s and is meticulously handcrafted from felt and fabric

The original cotton ruff that was once part of his costume is still attached to the neck

He retains the chest tag and button

This Kasper puppet head (Kasper is the German version of Mr Punch) is an example of this carving style and was finely handcrafted in Germany circa 1960s

ID: with both neck and paper tags

a novelty material of the time