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Mr. Bailey, the Boss
Mr. Bailey, the Boss
Mr. Bailey, the Boss

Mr. Bailey, the Boss

Object NameDoll, Nodder
Datec. 1925
OriginGermany
MediumBisque
Dimensions3 1/2 in. (8.9 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 number8.14.20m
Status
Not on view
CultureGerman
Label TextWalter Berndt began his Bill the Office Boy strip at the New York World in 1922. After two weeks he was asked to leave. When he went to the Daily News, the name of the strip was changed by opening the phonebook at random to the Smiths.
MarkingsMr. Baily the Boss and Germany incised on back
Locations
  • (not entered)  Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage
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