Late 19th C Amish Cloth Elephant

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Late 19th C Amish Cloth Elephant

Presented for your consideration is one of the most charming cloth elephants I’ve had the privilege to own in a while.

Measuring 11 ½ inches long by 8 ½ inches tall by 5 inches broad, his body is fashioned out of a caramel cotton twill and stuffed with cotton batting. His tail is “rolled” out of fine caramel colored linen. He is both treadle and hand sewn and stuffed with cotton batting. While he does show some signs of wear and repair attendant with age and use, he still retains his original shoe button eyes.

Late 19th C cloth elephants of this caliber are highly sought after by collectors,
as they are difficult to find.

While this prized pachyderm’s quirky and gentle countenance makes him able to be displayed as a lone folk object, he also would make an extra special addition to a collection of these folky cloth works of art.

Price: SOLD

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Terms and Conditions of Sale:
Personal checks, money orders, cashiers checks. Personal checks require a 7 business day bank clearance period. Unless prior arrangements have been made, payment must be received within 7 days or item will be re-offered for sale.

I guarantee all items to be as described. I try to be as thorough and meticulous in my descriptions as possible, and will gladly send additional photos as well as answer any questions about a piece in order to avoid return of merchandise.

In the event there is a discrepancy with respect to an item's representation, I must be notified within 48 hours of receipt of the piece. Upon notification, and my approval, the item must be returned within 7 days in the condition it was received in order to receive a refund less shipping and insurance.

Taxes:
Pennsylvania residents must pay 6% sales tax unless they possess a valid resale number.

Shipping and Handling:
Purchaser is responsible for all shipping, handling and insurance costs. I ship via the best and lowest priced carrier for the piece. Pickup of items at The Black Angus in Adamstown, Pennsylvania is a possibility depending on circumstances.

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