Anyone recognize him?

[Rubicon]

I pulled this little guy out of a coal ash pile at an abandoned home site that dates to the 1960's. At first I thought Buster Brown or the Cracker Jack boy, but I'm not sure because he's not a match for either. He is made of porcelain and stands 3.5 inches tall. The words "made in japan" run across his shoulders on the back.

 

[jeff of pa]

if that's a paint brush in his right hand

He's the dutch Paint Boy

 

[Rubicon]

Not a paintbrush, either a book or a small box. Thanks

 

[bogeymcq]

I don't know anything about this lil gent you found but I got to say he is a looker! Love it!

No other markings this "made in Japan"? nothing on the bottom of his feet? what is that in his hands?

He does look really familar but I can't place the face . . . possible kewpie style?

Bogart


~ May you ALWAYS be Blessed & may you ALWAYS Bless others ~

 

[Blacksheep]

At first glance, i thought "Campbell soup kid", (they were "dressed" in several different outfits over the years).

Early Pillsbury figure maybe? (prior to the dough boy)

It may simply be one of hundreds/thousands of generic pieces that came out of Japan.

 

[dingode]

Cracker jacks?

 

[riverite]

What is it shining on the front of his cap ??

 

[savant365]

I couldn't find a pic but I think it is a "frozen charlotte" or "frozen charlie" doll. They were made in Japan rather cheaply and popular in the early 20th century.

http://www.thedollworks.net/default.asp

You might send these guys a picture of it maybe they can nail it down for us.

HH Charlie

 

[Rubicon]

I don't know anything about this lil gent you found but I got to say he is a looker! Love it!

No other markings this "made in Japan"? nothing on the bottom of his feet? what is that in his hands?

He does look really familar but I can't place the face . . . possible kewpie style?

Bogart


~ May you ALWAYS be Blessed & may you ALWAYS Bless others ~





No markings on the bottom of feet or anywhere else, appears to be a book or small box in his hands. Thanks for looking.

 

[Rubicon]

I couldn't find a pic but I think it is a "frozen charlotte" or "frozen charlie" doll. They were made in Japan rather cheaply and popular in the early 20th century.

http://www.thedollworks.net/default.asp

You might send these guys a picture of it maybe they can nail it down for us.

HH Charlie

I'll let you know, thanks for the lead!

 

[bradyboy]

morton salt boy

 

[Mackaydon]

I thought Morton Salt only had 'the umbrella girl'.
http://www.mortonsalt.com/heritage/mug.html

 

[Tom VT]

Stay Puff marshmellow boy. Ever seen the movie Ghost busters?

 

[Rubicon]

I couldn't find a pic but I think it is a "frozen charlotte" or "frozen charlie" doll. They were made in Japan rather cheaply and popular in the early 20th century.

http://www.thedollworks.net/default.asp

You might send these guys a picture of it maybe they can nail it down for us.

HH Charlie

No dice, Judy has never seen this doll. Thanks anyway.

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Buster Brown doll?

http://images.google.com/imgres?img...tp://www.dollsale.com/CLOSEOUTs.htm&h=360&w=4
80&sz=20&hl=en&start=2&usg=__SLIdT0KaJpRZZOfAw3U72BgNi9I=&tbnid=4wOtuYbMB2bOEM:&tbnh=97&tbnw=129&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbuster%2Bbrown%2B%2Bdoll%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG


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[extractor]

I think i use to work with that guy.

 

[Noodle]

Looks like a sailor to me. -Noodle

 

[Mackaydon]

I agree; a child in a sailor-type outfit who may be asleep--perhaps by reading the book in his right hand.