Description
Bring mid-century nostalgia to your shelf with this charming vintage clown doll, expertly crafted in the late 1950s to early 1960s. This hybrid construction piece features a classic glossy vinyl face with hand-painted sleepy eyes, a molded red nose and smile, and stuffed body. It wears a distinctive one-piece teal felt suit trimmed with cream ruffles, complete with a bright red top hat and original ribbon bow.
A handwritten inscription on the foot reads “1961 From Bert,” adding a lovely layer of personal provenance as a cherished holiday gift or seasonal keepsake.
The vinyl face and painted details are remarkably well-preserved with no flaking or cracking. The teal felt suit shows expected overall fading and light fraying along the ruffled cuffs, and the red wooden shoes display natural paint wear to the edges—all consistent with decades of careful storage. No tears, missing limbs, or stuffing leakage. Comes from a clean, smoke-free home.
Perfect for vintage toy collectors, mid-century decor enthusiasts, or anyone who loves nostalgic holiday displays, this ~8-inch clown doll makes a unique conversational piece or thoughtful gift.
• Genuine late 1950s–early 1960s mid-century construction
• Glossy vinyl/rubber face with hand-painted sleepy eyes and molded red details
• One-piece teal felt suit with cream ruffle trim and red top hat
• Approx. 11 inches tall; unbranded
• Excellent vinyl preservation with expected fabric fading & paint wear
• Provenance: Foot inscription reads “1961 From Bert” (personal gift notation)
• Clean, smoke-free home; structurally sound with no damage or missing parts
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