This figure was made between 1890 and 1910 by a figure maker named William Henry James Shaw. He was from Victoria Missouri and was a mannequin and window display maker.
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This is all original but the tar baby paint has been touched up. The body, head stick and clothing are all original and period to this figure.
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Dan
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Fantastic. So enjoyed seeing him!