STEIFF Mecki Hand Puppet ~ ALL IDS 1959-67 Rubber_Finger_Puppet

STEIFF Mecki Hand Puppet ~ ALL IDS 1959-67 Rubber_Finger_PuppetCreated by artist Ferdinand Diehl, Mecki the Hedgehog needs no introduction if you're from Germany. He is as famous as Mickey Mouse in North America. Steiff produced him and his family in different doll sizes, but none of them is as fun as the hand puppet Mecki! Introduced by the company in 1954, this little puppet dates between 1959 67. Similar to other toys of the time, Mecki puppet was finely handcrafted in Germany and has an adorable expression

Kitty's nose/mouth is hand-stitched

Max's body is made of fabric with felt buttons and hands

particularly at the back

Approximately 10

It is missing all Steiff IDs and the plush has yellowed/soiled with time

The body is made from flannel fabric with some lovely details

This toy has been loved and has lost the heart tag

Here's a spectacular WITCH Hand Puppet full of charm and personality

Its head is stuffed with excelsior (wood wool) and has a cardboard finger tube for head movement

The tags and bow show wear

Overall good condition

Felt body with silk pom-poms and felt shoes