The 1971 Annalee Mobilitee Spring Rabbit is a classic piece of "slow living" decor, capturing the whimsical, hand-painted charm that Annalee Thorndike made famous from her New Hampshire workshop. These bunnies were designed to be posable, allowing them to tuck into Easter baskets or stand as playful guardians of a spring mantel.
In 1971, Annalee’s designs were characterized by their expressive, hand-painted faces—often featuring the iconic "winking" or "closed-eye" expressions that collectors now seek out since the company transitioned to more uniform looks.
This rabbit represents a bridge between mid-century craftsmanship and modern seasonal styling. It carries a "nostalgic charm" that makes a house feel like a home, with a felt texture that begs to be touched and a flexible wire frame that lets it "participate" in your family’s holiday traditions.
The Look: Most 1971 models are white felt with pink ear linings. You’ll find them as "Easter Parade" bunnies (wearing floral prints and lace) or "Country" bunnies (often holding carrots or gardening tools).
Authenticity Marks: has the woven white sewn-in tag with red embroidered lettering: "U.S.A. Annalee ® © 1971 Mobilitee Dolls Inc ® Meredith, NH." Any gentle wear on the felt or slight fading of the hand-painted blush is simply a "story-filled patina" that verifies its 50+ year history.
Vintage 1971 Annalee Mobilitee Spring Easter Rabbit w/ Posable Hand Painted Felt
Material
felt, wire, paint
Shipping
Free for you, most economical for me
Location
415 E1 2026
Returns or questions with your order
Please, if for any reason this item is not what you expected, contact me BEFORE filing a claim or starting a return. If this item is damaged during delivery I will send you a refund or a replacement, if I have one. This will save us time and energy in resolving whatever the problem is. I care about your satisfaction.
What can you return?
You may return most items sold and fulfilled by Cherub Capers within 30 days of delivery for a full refund or store credit. Exceptions include perishable products, items of personal nature, and final sales. During the holidays, items shipped between November 1st and December 31st can be returned until January 31st.
When will you get your refund?
Usually in about 2-3 weeks. Most refunds are fully refunded in 3-5 days after we receive and process your return.
Does Cherub Capers offer replacements and exchanges?
Yes, if we have something similar. Because the of the nature of Cherub Capers, we have many "one-of-a-kind" items that cannot be replaced. We will extend shoppe credit in this instance.Return Items and following the instructions.
If you received a damaged or defective item, contact us to determine if we must do a refund or extend shoppe credit. Buyer is responsible for shipping and returning the item in its' original condition.
Character
bunny rabbit
