In Missouri in 1908, art teacher and illustrator Florence Pretz had a dream. In this dream, she imagined magical creatures in mystical forms. When asked about the creatures that we see illustrated in her children’s books, Florence stated that some may have been influenced by her fascination with ancient Asian beliefs and deities. In October of 1908, Florence applied for a patent for one of her “designs for an image.” This image later became the rotund little character we know as a Billiken.
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