Gazelle

The Gazelles The gazelle was introduced in 1909 as part of the Teddy Roosevelt set. Its production continued for many years after the Teddy Roosevelt sets were discontinued. Three designs are known - one glass eyes, and two painted eyes. A decal eyes gazelle has not been seen.
Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer Glass eyes, carved head The graceful gazelle was first produced with glass eyes and leather ears, horns, and tail. Photos by Jim Sneed from the Jim Kramer collection	Photo by Judith Lile Painted eyes, carved head The changeover to painted eyes began with a carved head version. Note that the eye area, mouth, and nostrils are carved. The nostrils are "V" carved. Photo by Jim Sneed Photo courtesy of Bertoia Auctions	Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer Painted eyes, molded head The final style was made by molding the head and painting the eyes. The "V" shaped nostrils were replaced with two small openings. Photo by Jim Sneed from the collection of Jim Kramer