Billikens:

Billikens were novelty dolls developed by the Billiken Sales Company. The Horsman Doll Company patented Billikins in 1909. The dolls were extremely popular during the years 1909 and 1910 and then quickly faded from prominence.

Billikens had composition heads (see "Composition Dolls") and were manufactured in two styles. One, with a cloth body, represented a child. The other, called "Plushie," had the same "Can't Break 'Em" head mounted on an animal body. Billikens cost $1.00. At the peak of their popularity in 1910, more than one-half million were sold in six months.

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