All original and complete Buddy Lee Denim Cowboy Doll. He is all complete including his original hat with the band on the hat that reads, ‘Ride ‘Em in Lee Rider Cowboy pants’. He measures 12 1/2″ high. His clothes are in excellent original condition and note that he has his bandana as well. Again, what a great addition to one’s collection this little guy would make. This is the earlier composition body. Don’t miss out on adding him to yours.
Following is some helpful information on Buddy Lee Dolls.
Buddy Lee Dolls, the trademark of clothing maker H.D. Lee Co. Inc. were manufactured from 1920 to 1963. The doll was first made of composition plaster, which was easily broken. By the late 1940’s, it was made of hard plastic. The doll’s mold was changed in 1949, when his legs were thinned and bowed to look more like a bowlegged cowboy with pants on. Thinner legs also made him easier to dress. Lee clothed their Buddy Lee dolls in all types of Lee Denim jean uniforms and work clothing, such as a cowboy, engineer, gas station attendant, Coca-Cola delivery man, etc. Accessories were made elsewhere.
