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Rabbits

by Judith Lile and Jim Sneed

The Schoenhut Rabbits
The rabbit was introduced in 1908 as part of the farm series. They are certainly not circus animals except as a clown prop. There are three designs known - one has glass eyes and two have painted eyes. All are regular size.
 No decal eyes rabbits have been found.

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Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer

Glass eyes, carved head

The first style was made with a carved head, glass eyes, leather ears and tail. The body was painted light brown over white. Keller Style I - Rare

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Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer

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Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer

Painted eyes, carved head

Following other animals, the eyes were changed to a hand painted design. Otherwise, the design was made the same as the glass eyes version. Keller Style II - Rare

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Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer

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Painted eyes, molded head

Finally, a molded head design was introduced. This head lacks the fine details of the previous two designs. Nose groves were not carved and the eyes were not recessed.
Keller Style III - Rare

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Photo courtesy of Sandy Watt

Short ears

The size of a rabbit's ears can vary.