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I have had this lamp for many years it just a cute novelty lamp . It has no makers marks and she holds a pad saying Susie RN and a syringe :-) . She just makes me smile and is very retro to large eye figures of the 60's .
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Thank you Thrifty and kerry !
Thank you walksoft and oleg !
I love it!! she's cute.
Thank you Bratjdd !!!!!!
Thank you Bellin
Wow, I love her. Wish I could hold it!
I am a nurse. I would love to find one like this! smile
Hi L.A Lady . I am glad you enjoy her . I am a RN also :-) Nice to meet a fellow nurse . I will keep my eyes open for another one for you for sure ! Thank you for loving her :-)
Yep Scandi she looks just like me LOL well we are both short anyway :-)
Thanks for the love !
My lamp is quite similar in the facial features, it's a boy and his motorcycle. Trying to take some pictures so I can share it.
Thank you njmsdad :-) I will look forward to seeing your boy like her , she needs a friend on here :-) So glad to see you at my post !