1890s Lion Coffee Paper Doll – Palmer Cox Brownie Soldier on Kangaroo
This vintage 1890s Lion Coffee paper doll features a Palmer Cox Brownie Soldier riding a kangaroo. The item is in played-with condition but remains intact. Photos in the listing show the exact piece you will receive (not stock images), so you can review wear and details before buying. Ships with free shipping. Check the listing for details.
| Location | Milwaukee US |
| Shipping | Free shipping (check listing for details) |
| Seller |
chrisfroth1
100.0% positive · 2874 feedback
|
| Listing | FixedPrice · Active |
| Start time | 2025-12-04T02:13:45.000Z |
| Brand | Lion Coffee |
| Doll Gender | Male |
| Type | Paper Doll |
| Format | Loose Sheet |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Material | Paper |
| Year Manufactured | 1890s |
| Time Period Manufactured | Pre-1900 |
| Materials sourced from | United States |
| Original/Licensed Reprint | Original |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Doll Complexion | Light |
A two-piece antique paper doll, from the 1890s, of one of Palmer Cox's "Brownies" riding a kangaroo, manufactured, according to the printing on the back, by the Lion Coffee company.This doll is further collectible because it belonged to the family of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, artist and illustrator Noel Spangler (1923-2021) (designer of the Summerfest logo), whose wife Janet "Jan" Spangler was, among other things, an avid collector of paper dolls. Some other paper dolls from this collection will be appearing for sale on this eBay account, or have already been. Please inquire for more details.Jan Spangler included a handwritten note with this doll, reading, "Lion Coffee / Palmer Cox Brown / Riding Series / 'Soldier on Kangaroo['] / 1892-95."This doll measures approximately 4" x 4.25". It weighs less than 1 oz.This paper doll is in played-with condition, but intact. See images, which are of the actual item, not stock photos.
