Rushton Zip Zippy Monkey Rubber Face Plush 1950s Howdy Doody 15in Dressed Vtg

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Rushton Zip Zippy Monkey Rubber Face Plush 1950s Howdy Doody 15in Dressed Vtg:
$80.00

Cute Vintage Rubber Faced Zip Zippy Monkey character from Howdy Doody
by The Rushton Company, Atlanta GA USA
c1950s
Black fluffy rayon synthetic plush head and arms
Body under clothing is black fabric
Rubber ears, face, hands and shoes
15 inches tall
10 inches tall sitting
Dressed in original yellow T Shirt with name Zip, dome fasteners on the back
Red trousers with shoulder straps, missing one decor button on the front
Original seam label The Rushton Company Atlanta, frayed edges
Two finger tips are chewed off on one rubber hand
Tear in thumb join on the other rubber hand
Slight chew marks on one ear
Some scuffs on white rubber shoes, bottoms marked Copyright The Rushton Company
Clothing shows no tears, no fading, no soiling, a little light pilling on T Shirt
Plush shows no wear, no fading
Rubber is pliable, painted facial features are bright and strong
Missing hat
Stuffed with foam beads/balls, crunchy but firm and no shrinkage
Last photo shows a naked Zippy, slightly older with wear and discolouration, listed separately
The Rushton Company was founded by Mary Rushton in 1917 and doll and animals were designed by her daughter Wight Rushton. A family owned and run business in Atlanta Georgia USA until 1983.