Capitan Fracassa Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s gretel Missing button

Missing button

This playful little puppet is overall in good used condition but it shows wear

a bird was supposed to come out of the cuckoo clock but instead Fred used a puppet he received as a gift from WQED Station Manager

Very good condition

Capitan Fracassa Toy Marionette ~ Italy 1930s gretel Missing buttonMarionettes 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