VTG – (2) 1950’s NAPCO Diaper Babies. SEE DISCRIPTION For Sale

"Photographer" Diaper Baby 4inch (Mold #55229)

• The Number "55229":This is a specific mold or production number. Napco used these to catalog their vast line of mid-century giftware.
• Manufacturer:While the stamp is just a number, the style, material, and handwritten-style digits are hallmarks ofNapco Japan. The residue on the other foot is likely from an original gold foil "Napco Japan" sticker that has been partially removed.
• Origin:Like most of these figurines, it was designed in the U.S. and manufactured inJapanduring the post-WWII era to be sold as collectible giftware.

"Boxer Baby”4inch (Mold 55228)

• Production Number (55228):Napco frequently used four- or five-digit numerical codes stamped in black ink to identify specific mold designs.
• The Silver Foil Sticker:This is a classicNapco Japanidentifier. While the text has worn away on your piece, the shape and silver residue are consistent with their "National Potteries Co. Cleveland, Ohio, Made in Japan" labels.
• The "Boxer Baby" Theme:Napco produced a wide range of these kitschy, sports-themed "pinned diaper" figurines, often identified by their large, expressive eyes and gold-accented accessories.