Peter Rabbit [Brentano's advertising model]

Author
Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943 [Browse]
Format
Visual material
Language
English
Published/​Created
New Malden : Pytram, [191u].
Description
1 model : color painted; 46 x 17 x 17 cm.

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    • A paper-mache figure of Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit character, for placement in boostores or department stores for advertising.
    • Stored with object (previously affixed with tape to the underside) is a Brentano's bookstore business card with inscription: "This is not perfect, but it is a kind of treasure, as only three were brought to this country by Warne, and this is the only one the publisher has been willing to sell, therefore it is a pleasure to gift it for you" -- Teresa Torney.
    • Identity of Teresa Torney, and the validity of her statement, is unknown.
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    1405896028
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