STEIFF Lumpi Dachshund Hand Puppet ~ 1965-66 Rare! chimpanzee

STEIFF Lumpi Dachshund Hand Puppet ~ 1965-66 Rare! chimpanzeeLumpi the Dachshund is a highlight among Steiff's dog characters. And this puppy is special not only because of its sweet look but also because it was produced only between the years 1965 and 1966, making it one of the rarities of the post war era. Like other toys of the time, this puppet was finely handcrafted in Germany using the best materials. Its open mouth with a hanging felt tongue is simply adorable! Its original colors seem to have faded over

Santa is overall in good condition but his head has cracks

a German phrase that conveys their main vision: to create products in an artistic manner while promoting the children's imagination

The oversized snap-style felt mouth is very fun to play with

Small hole on one hand

paint loss etc due to age and use

Year: circa 1950-60s

Some damage to the feathers

It is not a surprise that puppetry is also very strong and has been part of their vibrant culture for hundreds of years

Few people know that the puppet used on that very early show was a Steiff Tiger Hand Puppet similar to this one

He is a full body character made of felt with hanging legs

Her body is made of felt and her garment is adorned with some lovely lace details

His puppets are rare and highly sought after