Brownies were funny little gnomes who cleaned the house in children’s books by Palmer Cox. They were popular books starting in the 1880, and their images were used to advertise products like clocks and cameras. They have round eyes and long legs like this papier-mâché Uncle Sam nodder. Run over for more photos and prices.
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