Time Capsule Quality Charlie McCarthy Ventriloquist dummy puppet doll Effanbee
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Edgar Bergan's famous ventriloquist dummy Charlie McCarthy. This is the highly desirable miniature 15" dummy puppet made by world reowned Effanbee Doll Company back in 1938. The one and only officially authorized ventriloquist doll created for the public. They were a very high end doll back in the day and the only toy dummy that truly resembles the likeness of Charlie McCarthy! This figure had a likeness that is almost exact to Charlie McCarthy and was sculpted for Effanbee by Virginia Curtis . This doll had a working mouth by way of a string out the back of the neck. This particular doll is in amazing condition with no crazing or damage to face, hands or feet. There is no evidence of any repairs or touch ups being made. His hair, eyebrows, eyes and lips are original minty condition. His mouth does not return to the closed tight position on its own. The jaw moves without restrictions, I believe there must be a spring inside that has come loose. I did not investigate any more than the removal of clothes to get to the label on neck.The black tuxedo is in nice shape and is all original, there is a bit of fading on his left shoulder, no holes, snags or moth damage. His detailed painted eyes are still very vibrant and sharp. Hat is in very good condition with only the slightest signs of use, it is tall, straight and stiff. Original pinback
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