#22

Three American Paper Mache Rolly-Dollys by Schoenhut
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Description
4" (10 cm.) Each paper mache figure has a weighted rounded base, designed that, when pushed over, it always rights itself up, and each has painted original finish and costume, including baby with bonnet, moustached performer clown with cap, and Native American child with painted decorations on brown complexion. The clown and Native American child each have original paper label on base "Schoenhut Rolly Dolly Pat. Dec. 15, 1908". Very good condition, Native American child has split on one side seam, each has original painted finish. Schoenhut, circa 1908, especially rare to find with original labels.