Lot 0098

Private Pat. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1942. A

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Private Pat. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1942. A

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Private Pat. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1942. A doughboy-themed version of the Bonus Genius vanishing doll. Complete with two figures and tent (often lacking) from which the doughboy vanishes. Dolls 7 high. Very good. Uncommon.

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Private Pat. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1942. A

Name: Private Pat. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1942. A
SKU: 46862710
Price: 475 USD
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