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The Palmer Cox Brownie Collection

Palmer Cox is famous the world over for his delightful children's books on the fictional creatures known as the "Brownies." His inspiration for the Brownies came from the Scottish folklore that still survived in and around Granby, Quebec, where he was born in 1840. Cox learned these folktales from his mother which featured the Brownies, or little members of the faire or goblin world: "imaginary sprites who delight in harmless pranks and helpful deeds. They work and sport while weary households sleep, and never allow themselves to be seen by mortal eyes."

Considered a pioneering artist of the Platinum Age of Comic Art, Palmer Cox moved to the United States in 1876 and in 1883, he debuted his pixiesque characters in St. Nicholas, a prominent children's magazine of the time. Cox brought the Brownies of childhood myth to life with his painstakingly detailed illustrations and classic four-beat iambic verse story-poems. In the process, he revealed a commitment to bringing elements of the wildly imaginative and slightly absurd into the lives of 19th century children. To reflect the country's burgeoning immigrant population, several nationalities were represented as Brownies including the Native American Indian, Irishman, Chinaman, Scotchman and others. Occupations were also depicted in the form of the Jockey, Policeman, Sailor, and Dude. It became a national pastime to choose one's favorite Brownie character to identify with. The first collection of Brownie stories was published in 1887 as The Brownies, Their Book, which sold over a million copies - an unheard of number for that time. Cox would go on to publish 15 more Brownie books, and the stage play Palmer Cox's Brownies (1895) would run for nearly five years.

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The Palmer Cox Brownie Collection Palmer Cox is famous the world over for his delightful children's books on the fictional creatures known as the "Brownies." His inspiration for the Brownies came from the Scottish folklore that still survived in and around Granby, Quebec, where he was born in 1840. Cox learned these folktales from his mother which featured the Brownies, or little members of the faire or goblin world: "imaginary sprites who delight in harmless pranks and helpful deeds. They work and sport while weary households sleep, and never allow themselves to be seen by mortal eyes." Considered a pioneering artist of the Platinum Age of Comic Art, Palmer Cox moved to the United States in 1876 and in 1883, he debuted his pixiesque characters in St. Nicholas, a prominent children's magazine of the time. Cox brought the Brownies of childhood myth to life with his painstakingly detailed illustrations and classic four-beat iambic verse story-poems. In the process, he revealed a commitment to bringing elements of the wildly imaginative and slightly absurd into the lives of 19th century children. To reflect the country's burgeoning immigrant population, several nationalities were represented as Brownies including the Native American Indian, Irishman, Chinaman, Scotchman and others. Occupations were also depicted in the form of the Jockey, Policeman, Sailor, and Dude. It became a national pastime to choose one's favorite Brownie character to identify with. The first collection of Brownie stories was published in 1887 as The Brownies, Their Book, which sold over a million copies - an unheard of number for that time. Cox would go on to publish 15 more Brownie books, and the stage play Palmer Cox's Brownies (1895) would run for nearly five years. Created by Featured By Bearly A Memory
	The Chinaman Worldwide Limited Edition or 250 - $485.00 Available Now Through Bearly A Memory! We are pleased to announce the addition of The Chinaman to our highly-acclaimed PALMER COX BROWNIE COLLECTION. This whimsical character made his appearance in Cox's charming book of verses titled "The Brownies, Their Book" first published in 1887. The book begins with the following notation: "Brownies, like fairies and goblins, are imaginary sprites who are supposed to delight in harmless pranks and helpful deeds. They work and sport while weary households sleep, and never allow themselves to be seen by mortal eyes." Fortunately for us all, Palmer Cox visualized the Brownies perfectly and immortalized them in over 15 books with his delightful illustrations, poems and stories. Over 100 years after Cox's delightful sprites captured the hearts of children everywhere, we are pleased and honored to present them for the first time in the medium of molded felt. Measuring a diminutive 8" tall, Cox's Chinaman Brownie is made of the finest custom-made all wool felt which is both moth-proof and color-fast. The Chinaman is jointed at the neck and shoulders and there is heavy wire inside his legs to enable him to be self-standing. He features realistic coloring, hand painted features, incredibly tiny felt hands, and a long queue braid down his back. *The Chinaman* comes wearing a traditional felt costume consisting of tunic with tiny custom-made brass buttons, short trousers, a coolie hat, and peasant slippers. As a wonderful added accessory, he holds a hand carved wooden bamboo-style pole with a hanging paper lantern. *The Brownie Chinaman* will be produced in a limited edition of just 250 pieces worldwide. He will come inside a deluxe R. John Wright presentation box with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Subject to availability, the matching-number service will be provided to previous pieces in the Palmer Cox Collection. Please contact Bearly A Memory for further details. Don't miss out on this classic and very limited edition!
	The Indian Worldwide Limited Edition of 250 - $475.00 Available Now Through Bearly A Memory! We are pleased to announce the addition of The Indian to our acclaimed PALMER COX BROWNIE COLLECTION. This whimsical character made his appearance in Cox's charming book of verses titled "The Brownies, Their Book" first published in 1887. Measuring 8" tall, Cox's Indian Brownie is made of the finest custom-made all wool felt which is both moth-proof and color-fast. The Indian is jointed at the neck and shoulders and there is heavy wire inside his legs to enable him to be self-standing. He features realistic coloring, hand painted features (including 'war paint'), incredibly tiny sculptural hands, and a hand-knotted mohair wig. Based exactly on the Palmer Cox illustrations, the Indian comes wearing a traditional costume consisting of belted felt jacket with fringe and hand painted designs, fringed trousers, a headband with feathers, and felt moccasins. As a wonderful added accessory, he holds a handcrafted wood and metal tomahawk in one hand! Like the previously-released Palmer Cox Brownies from R. John Wright, no detail has been overlooked to bring this beloved character vividly to life. *The Palmer Cox Indian* will be produced in a limited edition of just 250 pieces worldwide. He will come inside a deluxe R. John Wright presentation box with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Subject to availability, the matching-number service will be provided to previous pieces numbered 250 and lower in the Palmer Cox Collection. The Brownie Indian will be available through Bearly A Memory. Don't miss out on this classic and very limited edition!
	The Sailor Worldwide Limited Edition of 250 - $475.00 Estimated Availability - 2009 Production We are pleased to announce the addition of The Sailor to our acclaimed PALMER COX BROWNIE COLLECTION. This whimsical character made his appearance in Cox's charming book of verses titled "The Brownies, Their Book" first published in 1887. Measuring 8" tall, Cox's Sailor Brownie is made of the finest custom-made 100% wool felt which is both moth-proof and color-fast. The Sailor is jointed at the neck and shoulders and there is heavy wire inside his legs to enable him to be self-standing. He has realistic coloring, hand painted features, incredibly tiny sculptural hands, and a mohair wig. Based exactly on the Palmer Cox illustrations, our little Sailor is set to sail the seas in his traditional blue felt costume consisting of bell-bottom trousers and matching top with wide felt collar. His collar is decorated with silk ribbon and embroidered anchors and his hat has a wired crown and a hatband with "Volunteer" written across the front. On his feet, the Sailor wears striped stockings and tiny felt slippers. As in the previously-released Brownies from R. John Wright, no detail has been spared to bring this appealing Palmer Cox character vividly to life. *The Brownie Sailor* will be produced in a limited edition of just 250 pieces worldwide. He will come inside a deluxe R. John Wright presentation box with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Subject to availability, the matching-number service will be provided to previous pieces numbered 250 and lower in the Palmer Cox Collection. The Brownie Indian will be available through Bearly A Memory. Don't miss out on this classic and very limited edition!
	Brownie Canadian Worldwide Limited Edition of 250 Estimated Availability: 2009 Production We are pleased to announce the addition of The Canadian to our acclaimed PALMER COX BROWNIE COLLECTION. This whimsical character made his appearance in Cox's fourth Brownie book published in 1894 titled "The Brownies Around the World." Based on the original Palmer Cox illustrations, the Brownie Canadian from R. John Wright Dolls is made of the finest all-wool felt and jointed at the neck and shoulders. He has a molded felt character face, hand painted features, a mohair wig, and incredibly tiny sculptural hands. Measuring 8 1/2" tall (without his hat), the Canadian has heavy wire inside his legs to enable him to be self-standing. The Brownie Canadian is outfitted in a colorful outfit consisting of an all-felt greatcoat with felt covered buttons and sash, detailed mukluk boots, and a matching tasseled cap. No detail has been spared to bring this amusing Palmer Cox character vividly to life. The Brownie Canadian will be produced in a limited edition of just 250 pieces worldwide. He will come inside a deluxe R. John Wright presentation box with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Subject to availability, the matching-number service will be provided to previous pieces numbered 250 and lower in the Palmer Cox Collection. *The Brownie Canadian* will be available through Bearly A Memory. Call soon to reserve yours!
	The Irishman Worldwide Limited Edition of 250 Estimated Availability - 2009 Production We are pleased to present The Irishman - the latest addition to our acclaimed PALMER COX BROWNIE COLLECTION. This whimsical character made his appearance in Cox's first Brownie book published in 1887 titled "The Brownies, Their Book." Based on the original Palmer Cox illustrations, the Brownie Irishman from R. John Wright Dolls is made of the finest all-wool felt and jointed at the neck and shoulders. He has a molded felt character face, hand painted features, a mohair wig, and incredibly tiny sculptural hands. Measuring 8 1/2" tall (without his hat), the Irishman has heavy wire inside his legs to enable him to be self-standing. *The Brownie Irishman* hails from the Emerald Isle outfitted in a tailored felt swallow-tail jacket, tattersall shirt, knee-length felt breeches with working pockets, a tall felt hat, and hand cobbled leather slippers. Included is a handcarved 'shillelagh' walking stick. No detail has been spared to bring this delightful Palmer Cox character vividly to life. The Brownie Irishman will be produced in a limited edition of just 250 pieces worldwide. He will come inside a deluxe R. John Wright presentation box with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Subject to availability, the matching-number service will be provided to previous pieces numbered 250 and lower in the Palmer Cox Collection. The Irishman will be available through Bearly A Memory. Don't miss out on this classic and very limited edition!
	The Policeman Worldwide Limited Edition of 250 Estimated Availability - 2009 Production We are pleased to announce the addition of The Policeman to the popular PALMER COX BROWNIE COLLECTION. This whimsical character made his appearance in Cox's first Brownie book published in 1887 titled "The Brownies, Their Book." Based on the original Palmer Cox illustrations, the Brownie Policeman from R. John Wright Dolls is made of the finest all-wool felt and jointed at the neck and shoulders. He has a molded felt character face, hand painted features, a mohair wig, and incredibly tiny sculptural hands. Measuring 8 1/2" tall (without his helmet), the Policeman has heavy wire inside his legs to enable him to be self-standing. *The Brownie Policeman* wears a tailored felt policeman's uniform consisting of an overcoat with braid trim and tiny custom made brass buttons. His badge is displayed proudly on his chest. The authentic outfit includes matching trousers and a molded helmet with guilt insignia and finial. Cobbled leather shoes and a handcarved billy club complete his period costume. No detail has been spared to bring this amusing Palmer Cox character vividly to life! *The Brownie Policeman* will be produced in a limited edition of just 250 pieces worldwide. He will come inside a deluxe R. John Wright presentation box with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Subject to availability, the matching-number service will be provided to previous pieces numbered 250 and lower in the Palmer Cox Collection. *The Brownie Policeman* will be available through Bearly A Memory. Pre-order now so that you don't miss out on this classic and very limited edition!
	The Scotchman Worldwide Limited Edition of 250 - $475.00 Estimated Availability - 2009 Production We are pleased to announce the addition of The Scotchman to our acclaimed PALMER COX BROWNIE COLLECTION. This whimsical character made his appearance in Cox's third Brownie book published in 1893 titled "The Brownies at Home." Based on the original Palmer Cox illustrations, the Brownie Scotchman from R. John Wright Dolls is made of the finest all-wool felt and jointed at the neck and shoulders. He has a molded felt character face, hand painted features, a mohair wig, and incredibly tiny sculptural hands. Measuring 8 1/2" tall (without his hat), the Scotchman has heavy wire inside his legs to enable him to be self-standing. *The Scotchman* wears a traditional Highlander costume consisting of a double breasted felt shirt, plaid kilt with matching sash, leather belt with fur sporran, felt cap, kneesox, and handcobbled leather shoes with brass buckles. No detail has been spared to bring this amusing Palmer Cox character vividly to life. *The Brownie Scotchman* will be produced in a limited edition of just 250 pieces worldwide. He will come inside a deluxe R. John Wright presentation box with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Subject to availability, the matching-number service will be provided to previous pieces numbered 250 and lower in the Palmer Cox Collection. The Brownie Indian will be available through Bearly A Memory. Don't miss out on this classic and very limited edition!