May 2013 Auction Ends Tuesday, May 21st, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/21/2013
Cat puppet from the set of Captain Kangaroo. Charming puppet made by classic toymaker Steiff is made of fuzzy fabric with a grey striped back and plain belly. Head is structured and its face is nicely detailed with green glass eyes, pink embroidered nose and transparent whiskers. Its companions, the iconic Mister Moose and Bunny Rabbit puppets currently reside in the Smithsonian. Hand puppet fits the hand with hollow front legs and a finger-size notch inside to manipulate the head from within. Measures 9'' from paw to paw and 14'' from top of ears to the irregular edge of the cuff. Steiff tags have been removed from the ears. Slight dinginess to fur, else near fine.
Captain Kangaroo Cat Puppet -- Made by Steiff
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