This Buddy Lee promotional doll is an original collector toy from pre1949. Measuring 12.5 inches tall and features hard moulding composition material with a light complexion and dark eyes. The doll is from the Lee Jeans Promotional display using dolls in Lee clothing. This was store manager Chester Reynolds grand idea in early 1920s. 1922 was the first year Buddy Lee dolls were produced The Buddy Lee doll is a vintage item that was manufactured in the United States from the 1920s until 1962. Prior to 1949 the doll was 12.5 inches, when it was then changed to 13 inches. I t was reproduced from 1998 to the mid 2000s. After 9/11 the Buddy Lee doll wasr participating in a Red Cross blood drive commercial. The white band around his hat is not original band. This little guy has quite a story. He's been a Cowboy, Train Engineer, Gas Station Owner etc.
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