Oh my. Just look at that adorable Kewpie Doll with military cap and full salute.Wouldn't that look great in your home, up on the mantle next to photographs of relatives in their Armed Services uniforms?
Or maybe you could place it on bookshelf, surrounded by American flag displays or other patriotic knick knacks.
According to About.com Doll Collecting: "The first Kewpie Dolls were produced in 1912, based on illustrations of Kewpies that appeared in Ladies Home Journal starting in 1909. The dolls that were produced were based on a sculpture by noted artist Joseph Callus."
Wikipedia states: "Their name, often shortened to "Kewpies", is derived from "cupid", the Roman god of beauty and – as Eros is the Greek version of Cupid – erotic love. The early dolls, especially signed or bisque, are highly collectible and worth thousands of dollars. The time capsule at the 1939 New York World's Fair contained a Kewpie doll. This particular style of doll was awarded as a carnival prize and often collected."
Hurry in and grab this while you can. It probably won't be homeless for very long.
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