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Worn from Love is our Early American teddy, our dear old girl has seen better days, though not too shabby, she’s missing quite a bit of mohair and her felt pad on one foot could use some help. She’s been left in original condition “as found” and could benefit from a light bath & fluff but we love her just as she is. This unusual golden gal hails from the French Novelty Company based in New York during the 1910-1920s. She has celluloid or tin moveable eye balls, that turn over to close when she rests on her back as if sleeping. The eyes usually show wear or do not close properly, hers look great open and move nicely to sleep. She’s adorable with her fluffy big ears, fabric nose and still has her mouth floss. Her football shaped body is firmly stuffed and has general age wear, balding to its mohair coat. Her squeaker doesn’t work, her joints move well to pose and she measures 15” to top of head not including her very soft fluffy ears. She wears a lovely early pumpkin spice color wool fitted dress with embroidered detailing to its lined bodice and hem. It doesn’t close tight in the back as well as it should likely too many turkey dinners. Fitting off the shoulders with its poofy sleeves, it’s still very nice condition though worn from Love having some damage due to mothbites? or poor storage since it’s early antique age. On Hold .... see more pics below
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Juliette Sleepy Eye
