WPA Lady Hand Puppet ~ 1930s Priest Her captivating expression

Her captivating expression

No doubt this very special hand puppet will bring joy and be a great addition to any vintage toy collection

His head is firmly stuffed with excelsior and has a cardboard tube for movement

With the rod it measures 23

WPA Lady Hand Puppet ~ 1930s Priest Her captivating expressionThis gorgeous Lady 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. She has an endearing expression and is elegantly dressed in a cotton fabric garment. Her head is made from light papier mache and is finely hand painted. Her hands are sewn and painted fabric. This puppet has been used and there is visible evidence