Else Hecht Princess Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! Pekingese Mr Punch is approximately 17in/43cm

Mr Punch is approximately 17in/43cm tall - Judy is approximately 16in/40

puppeteer and came from a family of artists

The body is made from flannel fabric with some lovely details

with rosy cheeks and hand stitched features

Else Hecht Princess Hand Puppet ~ 1960s Rare! Pekingese Mr Punch is approximately 17in/43cmElse Hecht was born in 1888 in Munich. She was a craftswoman, puppeteer and came from a family of artists. Her puppets and dolls are rare and highly sought after. Here's one of her wonderful creations depicting a Princess with the nicest expression. This puppet has a pressed felt face with button eyes and delicate painted features. Her body is made of felt and her garment is adorned with some lovely details. She wears a metal crown and even a ring!