Vintage antique articulated toy dog with reddish brown mohair fur, amber eyes, black nose, red tongue and jointed neck from Knickerbocker Toy Co. Inc. New York USA.
Known as "American Steiff" stuffed with excelsior (wood sliver wool straw hay) and featuring articulation in movement, circa 1940s / 1950s.
Label reads "Animals of Distinction Made in U.S.A." Highly collectible, excellent condition, measures L 12" (1 ft) x W 4.5" x H 10 in.