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WHIMSICAL TOY DOG, 1880-1910 |
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| Dimensions (inches): |
7" w x 7" h x 3" d |
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This Steiff-type, printed wool and mohair, stuffed toy dog is one of the most folky and whimsical animals of its kind that I've ever seen. With it's crude stitching and rough-cut, unbound ears, one might expect that it was homemade, but that is not the case. This is a cottage industry made object and of a known variety. The maker's name is unknown, but others have surfaced. That said, it was certainly made by less-skilled hands and qualifies more as folk art than your traditional, mass-produced Steiff. Probably made in Germany for the American market, note the black and white, irregular spots that are more cow-like than dog-like, the fuzzy "socks", tail, and ears, and the quizzical, button eyes. A great addition to any folk-art-collecting dog lover.
Condition: Missing a small bow on it's chest that was affixed with a snap. The mohair is worn from the nose. Minor losses on feet. Minor foxing. |
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| Primary Color: |
black, white |
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| Earliest Date: |
1880 |
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| Latest Date: |
1900 |
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| For Sale Status: |
Available |
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| Price |
$750 |
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| E-mail: |
info@jeffbridgman.com |
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