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František Šimek (1881-1949) learned the carving craft from his father. He created heads and whole marionettes either alone or with other Czech puppeteers. He also renovated marionettes for other puppeteers. The costumes were made by his wife. In addition to marionettes, he also made daily necessities and furniture and restored wooden sculptures in churches. [Czech Marionettes website: https://www.marionettes.cz/en-CAD/detail/1078-old-witch-antique#description]

Born: 1881
Died: 1949