•Connecticut folk artist, Charlene Mihalcsik, has been making authentic hand crafted bears and other animals for over 20 years•Her brand is RAGS A. MUFFIN - not to be confused with the Marie Osmond muffin dolls which are made in China•All her animals (bears and rabbits) are hand made in Stratford, Connecticut•This is "Billy" - a 1999 creation•He is dressed like a regular little boy, in winter hat, scarf, sweater and boots•His furry body looks like Chewbacca from Star Wars!•Fine, synthetic fur material•He is almost 18 inches tall•To display, he looks great seated on a bench or placed with a doll stand (bench and stand not included)•He has his certificate of authenticity attached to his right hand. •He is # 7/48•Certificate is dated 1999•Hand signed by artist Charlene Mihalcsik•His tush tag is also hand signed and numbered•Billy is from an estate collection, and was kept in a large display cabinet•He does not have his original box•Billy is a great addition for the folk-art enthusiast, doll or bear collector or for those who collect authentic, hand made in USA items!•Makes a great gift for the holiday season
