
13" (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck and, combmarked detail of painted white bisque to suggest fur, very large brown glass eyes in half-moon shape, grey shadow around the eyes, dark grey smudgy nose with painted nostrils, open mouth with smiling expression, rose shadow above the mouth, two set-apart upper teeth, two set _apart lower teeth, black painted pate and spots, on original excelsior-filled mohair teddy body with jointed limbs, felt paws. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Allie Dog copr. by Georgene Averill. Comments: Germany, circa 1915,the amusing cat with teddy bear body was designed by American artist Georgene Averill. Value Points: perfectly preserved, very rare and amusing doll combining fantasy characterization with loveable teddy body, designed by noted American artist of the early 20th century, few models are known to exist.