A-2082, Burro with harness
Height: 1 5/8”
Designer: Robert McGuinness
Production Dates:
F1990-S1991 (Grey/red harness, Grey/blue harness)
Mold Book Name: Burro/harness
A-303, Democratic Donkey
Height: 2”
Designer: Nell Bortells
Production Dates:
F1956, as “Donkey” (Brown/brown hat; Brown/no hat)
F1967, as “Democratic Donkey” (Blue-grey, no hat)
Mold Book Name: Donkey, mama
Notes: At least one promotional photo exists of the 1956 donkey with a pennant marked “D” in its mouth (to match the Republican Elephant.) However, a source close to the factory stated that the factory decided against selling donkeys with flags, so it was apparently not sold with one.
A-3366, Donkey Baby on base
Height: 2 7/8”
Designer: Maureen Love
Production Dates:
S2002-S2005 (Grey)
Mold Book Name: Baby Mule
Keywords: burro
A-304, Donkey Baby, seated
Height: 1”
Designer: Nell Bortells
Production Dates:
F1956, as “Baby Donkey” (Brown)
Mold Book Name: Donkey, baby
Notes: This is a hard-to-find mold. It is also known as Donkey baby, seated, ears to sides.
Keywords: burro
A-151, Donkey Baby, short legs
Height: 1 5/8”
Designer: Tom Masterson
Production Dates:
F1951-S1953, as “Baby Burro” (Dark grey, Brown, Olive/white [htf])
S1967, as “Baby Burro” (Golden brown [?])
F1977-F1978, as “Baby Donkey” (Sorrel [small version])
Mold Book Name: Donkey,baby—burro
Notes: This mold was revised in 1978. The revised version is smaller (about 1 1/8”) and has less detail. Only the sorrel colorway was made with the revised mold; see comparison photo.
A-021, Donkey Baby, standing
Height: 1 ½”
Designer: Helen Perrin Farnlund
Production Dates:
S1962-S1973, as “Baby Donkey” (Matte grey, pink or white ears, with or without muzzle detail)
F1974-S1978; F1986-F1989 (Gloss grey, Matte brown, Gloss dark brown)
2013-2021, as A-21 “Burro Baby” (Gloss pearl grey/dark forelock)
Mold Book Name: Donkey Baby
A-150, Donkey Mama, Seated
Height: 2 ¼”
Designer: Tom Masterson
Production Dates:
F1951-S1953, as “Mama Burro” (Dark grey, Brown, Olive/white [htf])
S1967, as “Mama Burro” (Golden brown [?])
F1977-S1978, as “Mama Donkey” (Sorrel [small version])
Mold Book Name: Donkey, mama—burro
Notes: This mold was revised in 1978. The revised version is smaller (about 2”) and has less detail. Only the sorrel colorway was made with the revised mold; see comparison photo.
A-150 has a hole through the mouth for a flower. Some pieces were apparently sold with an artificial fabric flower, others with a real dried flower.
A-020, Donkey Mama, walking
Height: 2”
Designer: Helen Perrin Farnlund
Production Dates:
S1962-S1973, as “Mama Donkey” (Matte grey)
F1986-F1989 (Gloss grey)
2013-2021, as “Burro” (Gloss grey, dark forelock/tail tip, pink inner ears)
Notes: This mold was formerly misidentified as A-22 or A-022.
A-3365, Donkey on base
Height: 3 1/8”
Designer: Maureen Love
Production Dates:
S2002-S2004 (Grey)
Mold Book Name: Mule
Keywords: burro
A-149, Donkey Papa, Standing
Height: 2 ¼”
Designer: Tom Masterson
Production Dates:
F1951-S1953; S1967, as “Papa Burro” (Dark grey, Brown, Olive/white [htf])
S1967, as “Papa Burro” (Golden brown [?])
F1977-F1978, as “Papa Donkey” (Sorrel [small version])
Mold Book Name: Donkey, papa—burro
Notes: This mold was revised in 1978. The revised version is smaller (about 2”) and has less detail. Only the sorrel colorway was made with the revised mold; see comparison photo.
A-149 has a hole through the mouth for a flower. Some pieces were apparently sold with an artificial fabric flower, others with a real dried flower.
A-3074, Mule on base
Height: 2 ¾”
Designer: Maureen Love
Production Dates:
F1992-S1994 (Grey)
Mold Book Name: Mule on base
A-174, Zebra baby, rear leg extended
Height: 1”
Designer: Helen Perrin Farnlund
Production Dates:
F1958-S1959, as “Baby Zebra” (Black/white stripes)
2013, as A-174B “Vintage Colt” (Black/white pinto)
2013, test piece sold through Gerry Bowman’s Little-Shoppe; approximately 25 made(Brown)
Mold Book Name: Zebra, baby
Notes: The numbers and photos of A-412, A-413, A-173 and A-174 were confused in Charlton.
A-413, Zebra baby, standing
Height: 1 ¼”
Designer: Helen Perrin Farnlund
Production Dates:
F1983-F1986, as “Baby Zebra” (Black/white, thick or thin stripes)
Mold Book Name: Zebra, colt
Notes: The numbers and photos of A-412, A-413, A-173 and A-174 were confused in Charlton.
A-173, Zebra Mama, head up
Height: 1 ½”
Designer: Helen Perrin Farnlund
Production Dates:
F1958-S1959, as “Mama Zebra” (Black/white)
Mold Book Name: Zebra, mama
Notes: The numbers and photos of A-412, A-413, A-173 and A-174 were confused in Charlton.
A-412, Zebra Mama, head down
Height: 2”
Designer: Helen Perrin Farnlund
Production Dates:
F1983-F1986, as “Mama Zebra” (Black/white, thick or thin stripes)
Mold Book Name: Zebra, mama
Notes: The numbers and photos of A-412, A-413, A-173 and A-174 were confused in Charlton.