#56 • 1920's Lee Jeans Buddy Lee Cowboy Store Display

Part of Pink Gallery - Furniture, Local Art & More (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $82.00

Status: Sold

Buddy Lee was the Lee Jeans mascot from 1920 through 1962. Earlier versions, like this Buddy Lee, are celluloid and later changed over to plastic. Buddy Lee started out as a store display and was later available to purchase. Buddy Lee dressed in different outfits, each showcasing Lee products. This one has the Cowboy outfit - jeans with a belt, red plaid long sleeve shirt, white scarf and a jean billed cap with a "Lee Union Made" patch on the front. The jeans have real metal rivets and a rear "Union Made Lee" patch at the waist. The cap may be for one of the other Buddy Lee dolls. The celluloid is in very good condition without cracking and with painting still on good condition. There is wear/scuffing around the edges and back of the feet. The belt is damaged at and around the buckle. It is hard to find these original Buddy Lee's. He measures 12.5" tall. KS