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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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