Re Moro Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Théâtre_D'ombre_Turc His origin is unknown

His origin is unknown

It has a fabric body with some lovely small wooden hands and legs

a bird was supposed to come out of the cuckoo clock that was drawn on the set wall

It has been gently used with only some small bald spots

Here's a great example of a 1950s Invicta Teddy Hand Puppet with the most endearing look

Re Moro Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Théâtre_D'ombre_Turc His origin is unknownMarionettes have fascinated audiences of all ages over the centuries. Even operas were specifically composed for Marionettes in the 18th century. Not surprisingly a variety of toy replicas were designed for family entertainment. This little marionette is a nice example of a string puppet that populated homes in the beginning of the 20th century. Skillfully handcrafted in Treviso, Italy, by Giulio Soravia, this puppet has a beautiful hand painted