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Buttercup

Buttercup

Object NameDoll, Nodder

Datec. 1925

OriginGermany

MediumBisque

Dimensions2 in. (5.1 cm)

ClassificationsDolls, Doll Accessories, Toys and Games

Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object number8.14.20aa

Status

Not on view

Collections

Dolls, Games and Toys

CultureGerman

Label TextJimmy Murphy debuted his "Toots and Casper" comic strip in 1918. The cartoon featured Casper as the husband and Toots as Casper's wife, with Buttercup, their baby appearing a few years after the strip was started. Their dog was named Spare Ribs.

MarkingsButtercup and Germany incised on back

Locations

(not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage

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