Unusual Antique Handmade, Straw Stuffed Hand Painted, Folk Art Monkey Early 1900 For Sale

This is an unusual vintage-style folk art monkey doll, measuring approximately 16.5 inches tall.

This unique character features an entirely hand-sewn cloth body with hand-painted facial and body details, sewn-on button eyes, and a long wire-reinforced tail and straw stuffed body.

The monkey wears a distinctive red jacket and matching cap, accented with decorative metal military buttons form the army in the 1920s, along with gray tousers. The clothing is sewn by hand. Hand-painted facial and body details, sewn-on two hole button eyes, and a long wire-reinforced tail. The monkey is entirely stuffed with straw.

The monkey wears a distinctive red jacket and matching cap, accented with decorative metal buttons, along with gray trousers. The clothing is sewn directly to the figure and is not removable.

Features:

• Approximately 16.5 inches tall

• Hand-sewn cloth construction

• Hand-painted face and body

• Original-style button eyes

• Long wire-reinforced tail

• Straw-like or excelsior-type stuffing

• Red jacket and cap with decorative metal buttons

• Permanently attached clothing

• Acquired from an estate sale.