Made in Japan Celluloid Toy - Puppy or Pig in a Barrel ribbonwork applique Purchased by me in Paris

Purchased by me in Paris France about 40 years ago

the lady came with her original pin cushion pillow

In this day and age

light edge wear and of course you can tell that the print was pulled from a book (on the right side)

The holder could be used as it was meant but I'd be afraid of water damage

Made in Japan Celluloid Toy - Puppy or Pig in a Barrel ribbonwork applique Purchased by me in ParisDating anywhere from the 1920s to 1950s, may I offer this dog? or pig? stuck in a barrel. With its paw legs peeping out at the front, the head of the critter pops out of the barrel. What's interesting is that you can actually push the head down which means the head is on a spring on the inside. Height is 4 1 2" high; width is about 2 1 2" at the center. Original Japan paper tag is on the bottom as well as some ink marks one which I think tells the