Meet the hardest-working little guy in vintage advertising—this is an original Buddy Lee composition doll from the 1920s, decked out in classic hickory stripe Lee overalls, brass Lee-marked buttons, and the matching engineer’s cap. Even his tiny red bandana is pulling its weight.
Originally created by the H.D. Lee Company as an in-store display to showcase miniature versions of their real workwear, Buddy Lee was a pint-sized brand ambassador with serious charisma. This early composition version has a wonderfully chubby-cheeked face, hand-painted features, and just the right amount of age and wear for that authentic “been-around-the-roundhouse” look.
From the UNION MADE label on his back to the sturdy canvas shirt beneath those overalls, every detail screams durability and Americana charm. Stands approximately 13 inches tall.
Meet the hardest-working little guy in vintage advertising—this is an original Buddy Lee composition doll from the 1920s, decked out in classic hickory stripe Lee overalls, brass Lee-marked buttons, and the matching engineer’s cap. Even his tiny red bandana is pulling its weight.
Originally created by the H.D. Lee Company as an in-store display to showcase miniature versions of their real workwear, Buddy Lee was a pint-sized brand ambassador with serious charisma. This early composition version has a wonderfully chubby-cheeked face, hand-painted features, and just the right amount of age and wear for that authentic “been-around-the-roundhouse” look.
From the UNION MADE label on his back to the sturdy canvas shirt beneath those overalls, every detail screams durability and Americana charm. Stands approximately 13 inches tall.