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I got this cute little fellow at a yard sale. I have been lookingon the internet to see how lod he is or where he came from. I can't find anything on him. Could someone please help me? cbarajas00@yahoo.com
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Looks like an autograph dog. Most are a plush material anymore because ink rubs off these.
There looks like a label on him ? what does it say ? Autograph dogs looked like this fhr your right on but did you notice it has zipper on ears to put something in like a purse would have . Odd but must have had a purpose for ears to have zippers and quite a fancy rhinestone necklace .
My sister got a dog like this when she was in the hospital having a kidney removed years ago. The dog was a gift and she had all the nurses and doctors sign it. Even the lady that cleaned the floor signed it.
Yep I remember having one . I have a antique posted by bera college industries . Kind of like WPA . I just wondered what you would put in ears any idea ?
His ear holds the battery and the radio is in his stomach. The tag says "2 transistors BC535-1605KC BATTBLOO6P
Oh thanks cb that helps :-)
Sorry, It's been a long week!:) Yes it is a radio but I can't find out who made it or how old it is.
The tag is the frequency range Bc535 - 1605Kc
BATT BL 006P is standard 9 volt battery