"When Ray Eames sent one of Marilyn Neuhart’s Mexican cotton dolls to Alexander Girard in 1959, Mrs. Eames probably didn’t predict the decades-long working relationship that would result. The organic quaintness of the Neuhart dolls mixed perfectly with Girard’s folk art sensibilities, making them the impetus of a successful creative partnership......" as reads the Alexander Girard website House Industries.
I am an Alexander Girard NUT... and even though this isn't made by him...the fact the he had one too is enough to get me all excited. (I got it as a print too...and his book.... I'm obsessed.) It's a long way from Denmark, so here's wishing you a safe travels in the post little dude!!