Sailor Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Rare Despite its age and condition

Despite its age and condition issues

Their innovative designs and visual quality created a new puppet theater culture for adults and played an important role in education for children

But like all well made pre-war toys the imperfections give an added layer of personality and uniqueness to it

The bow is very worn

Size: 11in/28cm tall

Sailor Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s Rare Despite its age and conditionMarionettes 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