WWII Hitler & Tojo "Two-Faced Rat" Pincushion

American. C. 1942. Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Hideki Tojo joined forces to create a team known as "The Axis Powers". This rare novelty/propaganda figure represents two of the most hated figures of WW2. Marked, "Pats. Pend 1942 A.B.", side next to tail.

Size
4.5" x 2" x 1.5".

Condition
Anthropomorphic (animal having human characteristics) depiction of a two-faced rat with Hitler on one side and Tojo on the other. Minor areas of loss on arms and hand. Glue residue to cloth cover on pincushion.

Medium
Chalkware, fabric.

Provenance
From the Howie Meyer Legacy Collection.