Vintage 1940’s Little Squirt
♦ Vintage
1940’s Little Squirt based upon the Mannekin Fountain Brussels, Belgium
♦ Era:
40’s
♦ Features:
“Au Naturel” Doll with Hat, Original Box & Insert
One
of the most interesting and spectacular sights in Brussels, Belgium is the
Mannekin Fountain. This artistic bronze statuette of a “busy” little boy has
been talked about throughout the centuries. The story of Mannekin is that
sometime during the 17th century a little boy was lost. His frantic
father searched and searched for him without success. Just when the heartbroken
parent was about to give up, he found his son at the corner of Rue du Cheme and
Rue de L’Eluve. So overjoyed was the father, that he had the Mannekin statuette
erected on the very spot where he discovered his son, even showing the little
fellow’s pose when he found him.
The
statuette was cast in bronze after a model by Jerome Duquesnoy in 1619. The
Mannekin has been a favorite place of the populace of Brussels for many years.
Known as the “le plus ancient bourqeois de Bruxelles”. (the oldest citizen of
Brussels), he has worn various costumes. When Louis XV took the city in 1747,
the Mannekin wore an embroidered coat and was given the Cross of St. Louis.
Later he wore the red cap of the Revolution. It is said that today he possesses
8 suits of clothes but he is, of course, cutest of all when he is “au naturel”.
How to Operate the Little Squirt
Remove
hat and pour in water through top of head, replace hat. The Little Squirt is
now ready for action. To release water, press hat slightly from sides. One
filling should provide about 50 or more squirts.
♦ Commonwealth Products Co. New
York 10, N.Y.
♦
Condition: Excellent Vintage with Original Box & Paperwork
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