Delightful Large Velvet Bunny with Original Costume

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26" (66 cm.) (including ears). The firmly-stuffed standing bunny has felt swivel head with double seam face to mouth line, amber glass eyes, embroidered pink nose, single chin seam, attached wire-framed ears, muslin torso, velvet jointed arms and legs, firm-bodied feet for standing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa early 1930s, the bunny may have been inspired by the classic children's book, The Velveteen Rabbit, published in 1922. Value Points: delightful and well-preserved presentation, the bunny is wearing original yellow organdy ruffled dress and straw bonnet.