"JOHNNY THE STRONGMAN" AN ORIGINAL EDITION IN THE "McCLELLAND CHILDREN'S CIRCUS". was designed by John McClelland as part of his McCLELLAND CHILDREN'S CIRCUS for the EDWIN M. KNOWLES CO. (which was later purchased by THE ASHTON-DRAKE GALLERIES).
THE VERY FIRST PORCELAIN DOLL SERIES BASED ON THE ARTWORK OF JOHN McCLELLAND. PRODUCED BY RECO INTERNATIONAL UNDER THE HALLMARK OF THE EDWIN M. KNOWLES CHINA COMPANY, THE EDITION ENDED FOREVER IN 1992. AFTER THAT DATE, MOLDS FOR THIS DOLL WERE BROKEN AND NO MORE PORCELAIN WILL EVER BE CAST.
This is from the Moments to Remember Series. 13 1/2" Tall The Ashton-Drake Galleries Johnny may be one of the smallest kids on the block, but the size of his imagination more than compensates for his small stature. When he walks out into the backyard center ring and bows to his audience of family and friends. At his feet lies an enormous barbell. Johnny rubs his hands together in anticipation and then , in a perfect imitation of a real weightlifter, hoists the barbell over his tousled red hair..