#297

Collection of Flower Children as Party Favors in Original Box Mailed to Huguette Clark
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2 1/2" (6 cm.) Fifteen cloth faced children (and one felt bunny) with painted facial features, floss hair with encircling band of flower petals in various types and colors, each attached to cylinder form with circle base which is decorated with other flowers, each with simple cloth costume. Excellent condition. Germany, BAPS, late 1940s, the unique flower children were a special commission from Huguette Clark, and are preserved in their original mailing box to her with return address from Edith V. Arps.