So I was on 1st Dibs looking at the new listings, like I do every Saturday morning... and this vintage 1940's doll stood out to me...
Heir Antiques has this souvenir doll, shown above, from the T.S. Bremen German Steam Ship listed as a "Creepy Stuffed Sailor Man." That made me laugh aloud. Yes, he's creepy! But I also laughed when I saw their asking price of $200. Because I too have some "creepy stuffed sailor men" from the 1940s, shown below...
(above two images: cashon & co)
And my souvenir sailor doll from the Holland Steam Line was less than $20... In fact, all my sailor dolls were less than $20! Thanks, Ebay!!