An original Sooty glove puppet

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The following two lots are the property of Daphne Shadwell - Producer of the Sooty Show 1968-1970s.

Details

An original Sooty glove puppet
of orange mohair, orange and black plastic eyes, black stitched nose, black ears, rexine pads and long skirt, 1968-1976 --12½in. (32cm.) high; a letter of provenance from the vendor; and two Sooty enamel lapel badges (3)

Provenance

This puppet was given by Harry Corbett to his television shows producer, Daphne Shadwell. It is believed that over a thousand Sootys have been used. He is children's television longest running show. Daphne remember on first being introduced to Harry. He opened a suitcase and it was full of Sootys.

Special notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Production Sootys differ from those produced as toys. Firstly they are made to fit each puppeteers hand tightly. They also have a longer skirt so there is no chance of seeing the arm. Often you will find Copydex (glue) stains on the pads as this was used to fix various objects into Sooty's hands. The nature of the show with water pistol and custard pie fights, resulted in a rapid turnover of the main star.

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