Description: This gorgeous Grandmother Hand Puppet is a 1930s rarity developed by the creative hands of workers from the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a program created by the US government to help the Great Depression. Granny has an endearing fairy tale expression and is elegantly dressed in a Vichy check garment. Her head is made from light papier mache and is finely hand painted. Even flocking is applied on the hair area. Her hands are sewn and painted fabric. This puppet has been used over the years and there is some visible evidence of its age such as scuffs, paint loss, scratching and cracking on the head, that is still solid. Also note the stains on the fabric. A faded WPA stamp can be found on the inside part of her dress. Bring this delightful and rare piece of North American's history to your vintage collection! Condition: Used and pre-owned vintage hand puppet. Shows age and wear with scuffs, paint loss, scratching and cracking on the head, that is still solid. Dress is stained. WPA stamp is faded. Please determine the condition by yourself, taking a close look at all pictures and asking questions.Origin: United States of AmericaBrand: WPAYear: Circa 1930sSize: Approx. 17.5in/45cm tallMaterials: paper mache, fabricThe puppet stand is not included ~ Check my other listings for more puppets ~ WARNING: This vintage puppet does not comply with current safety standards and is intended for adult use only. SHIPPING: Items are promptly shipped from Toronto. Purchases outside Canada might take longer due to customs that may be collected by the destination Country. IMAGE & TEXT RIGHTS: Please note that I own the pictures and text used in this listing. They are my copyright and should not be used without permission. *I did my best to describe this item, but I may have missed something. Please carefully examine pictures to determine the condition. My items are mostly vintage/antique/pre-owned and are not perfect! Buyers are responsible for determining the condition by inspecting the photos and asking questions prior to purchase. All items are sold as is and there are no returns based on condition.
Price: 75 USD
Location: Niagara Falls, New York
End Time: 2025-01-28T01:19:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.5 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: WPA
Year: 1930
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: Grandfather
Modified Item: No
Vintage: Yes
