Smitty
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 number8.14.20q
Status
Not on viewCollections
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 phone book at random to the Smiths.
MarkingsSmitty and Germany incised on back
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage