Description: FJ Designs The Cat's Meow Village - 1996 Galveston Series, Ashton Villa (#1963); condition is "new". The Cat's Meow Club mascot, Casper, is sitting in a second story window.According to Cat's Meow Collector's Club catalog about this series in general: "In the mid 1800's, Galveston was known as the "Queen City" of Texas and prospered as the major port of trade for the state. On September 8, 1900, a hurricane and tidal wave created one of the most deadly disasters in U.S. history. Houston took over as the port city of Texas and Galveston slowly started rebuilding."About this piece in particular, the Club catalog continues: "Aston Villa is one of the earliest Italianate-style residence in Texas. It served as headquarters for both Confederate and Union armies during the war. It is a museum operated by the Galveston Historical Foundation."Excellent condition, in original Cat's Meow wax paper bag, never displayed. Smoke-free home and in storage for the last 20+ years. Series introduced April 1, 1996, retired December 31, 2001; this piece has copyright 1996 and "signed" Faline '96.Eagle-eyed collectors will notice the possessive apostrophe has migrated to "THE CAT'S MEOW"; early pieces were listed as "THE CATS' MEOW".Most Cat's Meow pieces average 3-4" high x 5-7" wide x 3/4" thick. Contact seller if specific details are desired.Happy to combine shipping for multiple purchases. eBay requires sales tax to be collected, if applicable. Cat Cats Cat's Meow FJ Designs shelf-sitters shelf sitters shelfsitters Wooster Ohio authentic wooden collectibles Faline Jones Casper
Price: 5.99 USD
Location: Burbank, California
End Time: 2024-08-08T02:55:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10.4 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Shape: Symmetrical
Artist: FJ Designs
Character: Ashton Villa, Galveston Texas, Cat's Meow, Shelfsitter
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Department: Baby, Girls, Boys, Kids, Teens, Adults
Style: American
Modified Item: No
Material: Wood
Theme: Galveston, Texas, Villa, Shelfsitter, Italianate Style, Queen City, Galveston, Texas, Ashton Villa, Galveston Texas, Ashton Villa, Cat's Meow
Pattern: No Pattern
Type: Cat's Meow
Features: Retired
Color: Multicolor
Year Manufactured: 1996
Subject: Ashton Villa, Galveston Texas
Finish: Painted
Room: Library, Museum, Classroom, Any Room, Attic, Basement, Bathroom, Bedroom, Cloakroom, Closet, Den, Dining Room, Entryway, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Playroom, Study, Sunroom, Utility/Laundry Room
Character Family: Ashton Villa, Galveston Texas
Collection: Cat's Meow
Occasion: All Occasions
Brand: Cat's Meow Village
Time Period Manufactured: 1990-1999
