Deer

The Schoenhut 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, a short 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. Keller Style I - Rare 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. Keller Style II - Rare Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Susan Turner
Photo by Judith Lile Painted eyes, closed mouth This style is similar to the previous glass eyes version except that the eyes were made by hand painting. Keller Style II - Very Scarce Photo by Judith Lile Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer Sometimes the body color is a very dark brown. The antlers on this example are replacements.	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. Keller Style III - Very Scarce Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Susan Turner Photo by Judith Lile Teeth are often painted inside the mouth.