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**Title:** Antique 1935 Disney Richard G. Krueger "Long-Bill" Donald Duck Deluxe Cloth Doll - 19" Variant
**Description:**
Up for sale is an incredibly scarce, museum-grade piece of archival Disney history: an authentic 1935–1936 Richard G. Krueger "Long-Bill" Donald Duck deluxe stuffed doll. This magnificent piece beautifully captures Donald exactly as he appeared during his earliest animation years, featuring the elongated, flattened bill and skinny proportions designed by legendary animator Dick Lundy for The Wise Little Hen (1934).
Krueger's New York workshop produced some of the highest-quality, luxury Disney items of the pre-war era. This particular example is the highly sought-after Deluxe 19" Variant, distinguished by structural details that separate it from smaller production models.
★ KEY COLLECTOR HIGHLIGHTS & PROVENANCE ★
• Deluxe 4-Button Shirt Front: Unlike standard models or competing Knickerbocker versions that used only two buttons, this deluxe version features all four original white buttons beautifully arranged in a square on the front shirt panel.
• Factory-Original Grosgrain Bow: Retains its fragile, dark ribbed neckline bow—a piece almost universally lost over the last 90 years.
• Original Safety Pin: Features the original factory-placement safety pin on the back of the collar, which Krueger used specifically to pin their cardboard hang tags to the dolls rather than sewing in fabric tags.
• Layered Tail Feathers: Retains the complete, original layered cloth tail feather assembly fully intact on the rear.
★ DETAILED MATERIAL & CONDITION REPORT ★
In the spirit of 100% transparency to ensure complete collector satisfaction and prevent returns, please read this detailed physical assessment:
• Material Composition: Crafted from a sturdy woven brushed antique cloth/linen fabric across the head, torso, blue sailor shirt, and hat. The long flattened beak and feet utilize a specialized coated oilcloth/canvas material.
• Fabric Profile & Patina: The cream/white fabric body areas show an authentic, honest dark cream/tan antique aging patina from its 90-year history. The blue fabric on the shirt and hat retains great period-correct color.
• Joints & Seams: Main body seams are structurally stable. The neck area shows some typical minor age-related softening but remains firmly attached.
• Ankle Details: Features a tight vintage green string wrap reinforcement around both ankles where the skinny legs meet the wide feet (visible in close-ups), typical of period factory assembly or a very old historic stabilization to support the heavy feet.
• Beak & Face: The oilcloth beak and eyes show beautiful, stable vintage surface crazing and light paint wear as pictured, but remain structurally sound with no major crumbling.
A truly extraordinary, highly displayable example of this classic pre-war Disney doll. Perfect centerpiece for advanced Disneyana or antique toy collections. Ships fully insured with signature confirmation and extreme packing care!
