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JimLinderman
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I am guessing this piece is from a trade stimulator, with a logo on top of the goon's head. Any ideas? Composition material, hook inside indicates it was a puppet (or moving device) head. Anyone know the logo?
Thanks!
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For my money its painted papier mache, or possibly plaster, the hat thing may be a thin veneer of leather. My leatherette film camera cases crack like that. Wafer thin strips of leather or 'leatherette' over cardboard.
Thanks to Todd at Neato Coolville for solving this mystery! He tweeted to us "That's the head from a Happy Hotpoint doll made by Cameo. He was the mascot for Hotpoint appliances. http://www.antiquesimagearchive.com/items/D9924318.html";
hey jojomang -- good sleuthing -- you go girl!!!!! -- have a great weekend -- thanks jim for posting
for those going to the site -- remove the "; at the end of the address by clicking on the above website -- just takes you to the message "server not found" -- was hoping to find the year hotpoint used this mascot
YEAH! Thanks everyone, especially JOJO and Todd at Neato Coolville!
Someone gets a free t-shirt, but I'm not sure which of you.
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Sorry for the bad link... eeeeek! Here it is: http://www.antiquesimagearchive.com/items/D9924318.html