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We are pleased to present Uncle Sam - the newest addition to our acclaimed PALMER COX BROWNIE COLLECTION. This whimsical character made his appearance in Cox's charming book titled "The Brownies, Their Book" first published in 1887. The book begins with the following verse:
are imaginary sprites who are supposed to delight
in harmless pranks and helpful deeds.
They work and sport while weary households sleep,
and never allow themselves to be seen
by mortal eyes."
Fortunately for us all, Palmer Cox visualized the Brownies perfectly and immortalized them in over 15 books with his delightful illustrations, poems and stories. Over 100 years after Cox's imaginary little sprites captured the hearts of the Nation, we are pleased and honored to present them for the first time in the medium of molded felt.
Measuring a diminutive 9 1/2" tall (including hat), Cox's Uncle Sam Brownie is made of the finest custom-made all wool felt which is both moth-proof and color-fast. Uncle Sam is jointed at the neck and shoulders and there is heavy wire inside his legs to enable him to be self-standing. He features realistic coloring, hand painted features, and incredibly tiny molded felt hands and feet.
Based exactly on the Palmer Cox illustrations, Uncle Sam comes wearing an all-felt patriotic costume consisting of striped trousers with working pockets, waistcoat, tie, and swallow-tailed jacket. On his head is a woven straw top hat with a star-emblazoned hatband and on his feet he wears tiny cobbled leather shoes! No detail has been overlooked to bring this beloved character vividly to life.
Uncle Sam will be produced in a worldwide limited edition of just 250 pieces. He will come inside a deluxe R. John Wright presentation box with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Subject to availability, the matching-number service will be provided to previous pieces numbered 250 and lower in the Palmer Cox Collection.
We are delighted to announce that by special arrangement Uncle Sam will be available exclusively from RJW authorized retailer, DOLLMASTERS, and featured in their catalogue of fine vintage-inspired dolls & toys. Don't miss out on this charming and very limited all-American classic! Shipment is available worldwide. To place your advance reservation for Uncle Sam, please contact:
DOLLMASTERS
P.O. BOX 2319
Annapolis, MD 21404
Phone: 410-224-3655 (Worldwide)
Toll-Free: 1-800-638-0422 (U. S. only)
Fax: 410-224-2515
E-mail: info@dollmasters.com
Web Site: www.dollmasters.com
ESTIMATED AVAILABILITY:April, 2008
