Kewpie in Original Flannel Parade Costume and Painted Boots

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4.5" (11 cm.) All-bisque Kewpie in classic standing pose with one-piece bisque head, torso and legs, loop-jointed arms, modeled forelock, topknot, blue wings, side-glancing painted eyes, and wearing factory-original flannel parade military costume of blue flannel belted jacket and red pants, and having painted black boots. Excellent condition. Marked O'Neill on feet. Germany, c. 1915, designed by Rose O'Neill.