Sebastian Miniature Becky Thatcher 1976 SML #96

Sebastian Miniature Becky Thatcher 1976 SML #96 Perfect condition. Measures 1 7/8" wide x 1 1/4" deep and 2 1/2" tall. Has the green label on the bottom which means this particular one was made in approx. 1976. 40 years ago, this was valued at $28.50 per the Sebastian Miniatures Value Register of 1981. Becky Thatcher, daughter of the Judge, is Toms girlfriend and was trapped with him in the cave where Injun Joe has hidden. Baston portrays her standing at her schoolroom desk, holding behind her back a peach which Tom has passed to her. He has written on her slate, "Please take it. I have more." Sebastian Miniatures are a series of small castable ceramic (chalkware) sculptures or figurines first produced by Prescott W Baston Sr. in 1938 until his death in 1984. Each miniature produced is hand painted with meticulous detail. No two look exactly alike. This item does not have the original box, but will be carefully packaged in a giftable box.