Gazelle

The Schoenhut Gazelles The gazelle was introduced in 1909 as part of the Teddy Roosevelt set. Its production continued for many years after the Teddy Roosevelt sets were discontinued. Three designs are known - one glass eyes, and two painted eyes. A decal eyes gazelle has not been seen.
Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer Glass eyes, carved head The graceful gazelle was first produced with glass eyes and leather ears, horns, and tail. Keller Style I - Rare Photos by Jim Sneed from the Jim Kramer collection Photos by Jim Sneed from the Susan Turner collection	Photo by Judith Lile Painted eyes, carved head The changeover to painted eyes began with a carved head version similar to that of the glass eyes gazelle. Note that the eye area, mouth, and nostrils are carved. The nostrils are "V" carved. Rare Photo by Jim Sneed Photo courtesy of Bertoia Auctions
Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer Painted eyes, molded head The final style was made by molding the head and painting the eyes. There is no distinct eye socket and the "V" shaped nostrils were replaced with two small openings. Keller Style II - Rare	Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer Photos by Jim Sneed from the Susan Turner collection
Photos by Jim Sneed from the Susan Turner collection