Item up for bid is a fascinating vintage pull string ventriloquist dummy doll that was found in a western style cowboy outfit. This piece is unmarked anywhere that we can see. Head and hands are of composition construction showing no cracks or breaks that we can see. The body is made of cloth and is stuffed. Head has hand painted details including freckles. Doll was found with a cowboy style hat which shows some wear and tear to the material and is in one piece. Doll's clothing appears to be complete with the back showing some loose threads with the shirt held together by a clothes pin. Clothing shows some age appropriate soiling and discoloration. String in the back of the head is present with the loop on the end missing. String seems a bit slack and like it needs to be tightened on the interior though the mouth still moves and opens when the string is pulled. Box that was found with the doll is unmarked though we believe it is possibly the original box as the age would line up with the doll (we estimate both to be from the late 1940's - 1950's) and it fits the doll so well. Box shows a lot of wear and tear around the edges and corners with the lower right seam being split. Doll measures roughly 19" top to bottom. Wonderful true vintage piece that comes fresh to the market from a recent estate buyout. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
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