The Schoenhut Geese
The goose was introduced in about 1908 with the farm animals. It came in two head designs. It is one of three animals that were never made in a glass eyed version. Can you name the other two?

Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer

Carved head

The earliest goose has an articulated carved head and wooden feet. Its eyes are painted. There are no glass eyes geese. This goose design has been photographed in a collection of 1920s PE animals, so it actually may be the second, not the first, design. We are looking for more evidence of its dates of production. 
Keller Style I - Very Scarce

Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer

Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer

Molded head

Later, the geese's head was changed to a more rounded design. The eye pupils were painted brown instead of orange. This goose design may actually be the first design.
Keller Style II - Very Scarce

Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer

Yes, geese were used in circus acts.