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I know the clear terrier dog and the green baby bassinet have been in family for years, just do not know a story behind it. The girl is actually a ceramic bell, and the red one is also a bell. Know nothing really about any of them. Has anyone got a clue? lol
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the scottie looks to be the creamer made by L.E. Smith ca.1930s as a premium in Grape Nuts cereal. The cradle was made by Indiana Glass in 1980.
LOVE THE SCOTTIE. Scotties were very popular dogs back then. The President had Falla, of course, and a number of celebrities and society figures had Scotties. I once had two Scottie Children, and they are like people, only always innocent. I love Scotties! miKKo