Vintage handmade Crafty CAT stuffed animal plush Framed POEM Nancy Bagian RI Y2K

Vintage new (only opened to photograph) Crafty Cats early 2000s cat dated 2003 Mail order company The Elegant Clothes Pin Cranston, RI Rhode Island made & designed by Nancy Bagian Wood Framed Cat themed poem When I Am An Old Cat Reminds me of the red hat society poem, but about old cats. Handmade charcoal grayish black cat, stuffed animal, with a rhinestone collar on, to match poem theme. Kitty has cute, round white cheeks and matching paws. Pink nose and little pink tongue out. Green and black plastic or glass eyes. (I can’t tell which, be ok with either.) Purchased and remained in pictured plastic box. Tape sealed. APPROX MEASUREMENTS: CAT: 7 1/2” TALL 3 1/2” LONG across middle 7” ACROSS with tail extended FRAME: 6” TALL 4 1/2” LONG across base CONDITION NOTES: little discoloration to a part of wood grain. But, could be how it was made. OUTER PLASTIC BOX is discolored and aged. NOT INCLUDED. YOU ARE ONLY GETTING the cat and frame. Items will be safely wrapped. RARE! Google searched and couldn’t find any others or any current info on company. Must be a retired company and design. GOING THROUGH A VERY SPECIAL CAT THEMED VINTAGE COLLECTION. Other, cute animal collectibles too. Items purchased over the years at New England area gift shops and arts & crafts shows. ASK ANY QUESTIONS, BEFORE YOU PURCHASE. I’m here to help. I want it to be a great transaction for you. See rest of closet & upcoming listings.