#245

Rare Grand-Size Kuddles Kewpie in Original Labeled Costume
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$950
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Estimate
$600 / $800
Description
22" (56 cm.) The plump softly-stuffed Kewpie with mask face, side-glancing eyes, stitch-shaping of body, and wearing blue cotton dress with organdy Bertha collar, white bloomers, blue cotton sunbonnet, white socks. The dress has original cloth tag "Kewpie Trademark Reg. U.S. Pat. Off, Copyright by Rose O'Neill, Pat. Mar. 4, 1913". Excellent condition, American, from original Rose O'Neill designs, Cameo, c. 1930, rare grand size with unusual costume, wonderful detailing of body.