Thursday, July 15, 2010

Papier Mache Tabby from Thailand

Large and lovely papier mache cat from Thailand!  This yellow tabby is one of my favorites - it is about a foot long, and has huge green eyes, such like my own little princess.  I found this piece at an estate sale several months ago.  It is marked "Thailand" on the underside.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Midwest of Cannon Falls (MCF) Orange Tabby Cat Figurine

Beyond cute!  Orange tabby cat figurine by Midwest of Cannon Falls (MCF).  This little guy is about 6" tall.  It is made of a resin material that is so realistic that I really thought it was wood.  Wonderful expression on his face!   The original price sticker is still attached to the underside of this vintage cat - $11.


Monday, February 1, 2010

Little Lost Kitten - a Rand McNally Book - Story of Williamsburg - 1955

Wonderful children's book!  Little Lost Kitten, A Story of Williamsburg in the Days of George Washington, A Rand McNally Book - "Published with the Approval and Collaboration of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia."    It is the story of a little tabby cat (named "Tabby") who is lost - two children help it find a new home.  This darling book was written by Mildred Comfort and illustrated by Manning de V. Lee.  It is 22 pages and is copyrighted 1956. 


Sunday, January 31, 2010

A Cat Doodle


By A. Boyle, 2008

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Trifari Tiger Brooch - a Big Cat!


A figural brooch by Trifari - this vintage pin or brooch is gold toned metal with stylized black enamel stripes.  It is almost identical in size and shape to a leopard that was in Trifari's Ark Series, circa 1966.  I believe this particular piece is much newer, but I haven't been able to find much information about it. 

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Lenox Crystal Cat Figurine


Beautiful crystal sleeping cat figurine by Lenox! The glass cat is approximately 4" long x 1-3/4" tall x 1-3/4" wide. It is molded crystal with a soft satin finish. The cat is reclining and sleeping, with its head resting on front paws. This particular piece was made in Germany.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Pine Cat Wood Carving


A small wood carving made of pine. This small carving is almost bowling pin-shaped, and was made in the USA in the mid-1960s. A treasure from my childhood!