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Monkey mascot, Douglas World Cruiser souvenir, 1924. Stuffed toy spider monkey mascot named "Maggie". Each member of the World Flight (first flight around the world), carried a stuffed monkey as a mascot. "Maggie" was carried on board the "Boston" as a good luck charm. It was signed on the side by "Boston" pilot Lt. Leigh Wade. Tan wool body with light tan vest; black silk bowtie; white artificial fur beard; small light tan cap; signature of "Leigh Wade" on left side.