Harrison Cady
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It was inspired, if not designed by, Harrison Cady who was an illustrator famous for his “bug” and animal cartoon characters
which often illustrated the Thornton Burgess stories and books for children or political cartoons. cady was particularly
famous for his Peter Rabbit character. The figurine which I believe, is one of four in a series is probably from the 1920s.
Cady Rube Bug 4 ¼”
Cady Sporty Bug 4 ¼”