Lot Gene Doll USO 1944 Era SIGNED Mel Odom & USO Props

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Lot of 2 : Gene “USO” Doll and Gene Accessories “USO Package” Props USO Doll is Item # 76061 and USO Package is Item # 94677 Gene “USO” Doll: Never Removed From Box (NRFB) Certificate of Authenticity is SIGNED in black marker by Gene Doll creator, Mel Odom. Gene Marshall Doll Collection from the Ashton-Drake Galleries, created by artist Mel Odom. The costume for “USO” was designed by Doug James. Year of Release: 1999 “Share the Dream” Series Item # 76061 Circa 1944, Gene performed......in USO and camp shows as a volunteer, touring the Foxhole Circuit...... circa 1944 15.5” tall Dark Green Woolen Uniform Khaki Shirt Necktie “Leather” Purse “Leather” Lace Up Shoes “Leather” Gloves Garrison Cap Hose Earrings Original mailer box from Ashton Drake with “USO” label. Original box included. “Gene” label on top of box. Hang Tag attached to doll Doll Stand included Story Card included Certificate of Authenticity Included (SIGNED by Mel Odom) Story Card says: From July through early August of 1944, Gene performed the most emotionally and physically demanding role of her life...that of a USO/Camp Shows volunteer, touring the perilous Foxhole Circuit to boost the morale of American fighting men on the front lines. She was one of the "Soldiers in Greasepaint," bringing laughter and a bit of home to war-weary men and women while bombs exploded just a few miles away. The GIs loved her. Gene was "Our All-American Girl," the gorgeous pin-up in the black teddy come to life. Their thunderous applause would overwhelm Gene every time the famous comedian USO host would introduce her for their lively opening comedy skit. To maintain military secrecy, Gene was not allowed to reveal her itinerary to anyone, or tell what units they'd already played to. Her troupe traveled in England and France, performing fourteen shows a week in castles, the back of supply trucks, and on hastily thrown-together stages in the middle of cow fields and combat zones. The soldiers' courage and patriotism made Gene so proud to wear the uniform the studio made for her--not too authentic, so the enemy would realize she wasn't a soldier in case she were captured (several actors had this terrifying experience). Gene will never forget the powerful emotions she felt stepping on the shores of Normandy, seeing the new hope for victory dawning in everyone's eyes. On the plane flying home, she knew these two months were the hardest...and proudest...days of her life. Condition: Doll is Mint. Never Removed From Box. No marks, stains, or tears. No smells - smoke free. Condition: White Doll Box is Good. Has creases and jammed corner of bottom side of box by the doll’s feet. Doll is not affected. Original mailer box has original mailing label and minor wear and tear. No smells - smoke free. Store sticker on each box. Gene Accessories “USO Package”: Never Removed From Box (NRFB) Item # 94677 Gene Marshall Doll Collection from the Ashton-Drake Galleries, created by artist Mel Odom. The accessories are also from Ashton-Drake Galleries. Accessory Package of props for the “USO” Doll is “USO Package”and is: 48 star American Flag Travel Trunk Travel Stickers USO Sign Stand Up Microphone Letters from GIs’ Miniature “Autographed” Pin-Ups of Gene Original mailer box from Ashton Drake with “USO” label. Original box included. “Gene” label on top of box. Silver wrap string for top of box included. Condition: Box for USO props is Excellent. It is a black box with clear cover. No marks, stains, or tears. No smells - smoke free. Condition: Original Mailer box is Very Good with store sticker, minor wear. No smells - smoke free No handling fee. Shipping is at actual rate. Thanks for viewing!! read more

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