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Deer

by Judith Lile and Jim Sneed

 The Deer
The deer was introduced in  1909 as part of the Teddy Roosevelt series. It was produced for a number of years, but since it is not a circus animal, not many were sold and they are now scarce. Four distinct designs are known - all in regular size. All deer have painted leather antlers, leather tail, and leather ears.


Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer

Glass eyes, no head ridge

This is the earliest style. This style features a smooth forehead, glass eyes, a leather antlers and tail, and a white spotted light brown body. The mouth is slightly open.


Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer


Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Susan Turner

Glass eyes, head ridge

This style is similar to the first glass eyes version but the head has been reshaped to include a broad head ridge to which the antlers are attached. The mouth is closed.


Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Susan Turner


Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer

Painted eyes, closed mouth

This style is similar to the previous glass eyes version except that the eyes were made by hand painting.


Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer


Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Susan Turner

Painted eyes, open mouth

This style is similar to the previous except that the mouth is open. Teeth are often painted inside the mouth.


Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Susan Turner