#172

American Composition "Mortimer Snerd" by Ideal
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12" (30 cm.) Composition head with painted reddish-brown hair,forelock curl,blue eyes with exaggerated eyelids,pointed long nose,wide smile with dimwit expression,two beaded teeth,wooden torso and feet,composition hands,flexy-metal limbs allowing infinite articulation. Marks: Ideal Doll made in USA. Ideal,Mortimer Snerd,a puppet side-kick to Edgar BergenÍs Charlie McCarthy was part of the regular radio program first aired in 1937 and continuing for more than a decade. Excellent condition,fine original finish and wearing original costume. Ideal,circa 1940.