Cows

The Cows The cow was introduced in 1908 as part of the farm series. Cows were a rare performer in the real circus. Schoenhut cows are found with glass or painted eyes, white with brown spots or overall brown, carved or molded heads. Two head designs are evident. Combinations of these characteristics produced many varieties. There is no reduced size cow. No decal eyes cows have been seen although it certainly seems possible that some were made.
Photo by Judith Lile Carved head, glass eyes, smiling face This is an example of a brown glass eyes cow. His head shape differs from the one on the right in that her horn, eye, and mouth are on a line. The mouth smiles, pointing to the eyes, and the nostrils are low and horizontal. Also, there is a deep forehead grove. Photo by Judith Lile	Photo by Judith Lile Carved head, glass eyes, serious face Cows have leather horns and ears, a twine tail, a brass bell hanging from a leather strap. In this example, the head shape was made with her horn, eye, and nostril on a line. The mouth points to the back of the neck. The forehead grove is shallow. The nostrils are "comma" shaped. Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer Photos courtesy of Bertoia Auctions.
(Need photo) Carved head, painted eyes This cow's head was made much like the carved head, GE version but its eyes were painted. This appears to be the transitional design.	Photo by Judith Lile Molded head, painted eyes This cow's head was molded from a composition material. Often a mold line can be seen running down the forehead. Photo by Judith Lile Photo by Judith Lile