Meet the original denim influencer: a 1920s Buddy Lee composition advertising doll decked out in full Union Made Lee overalls, complete with embossed copper buttons, red neckerchief, and matching denim engineer cap. At just under 14 inches tall, he may be pint-sized, but he’s dressed to union-spec perfection. These dolls were originally made as store displays, helping Lee jeans market their workwear, and this little guy still delivers plenty of charm nearly a century later.
The painted composition face is all rosy cheeks, sly smile, and side-eye confidence—like he knows he's the best-dressed doll on the shelf. His hands show signs of wear, and the top of his head has a patch where the original paint has flaked off—visible when the hat is removed, but totally hidden when he’s dressed. The denim is original and in great condition, with that unmistakable old-school Lee label stitched right across the back.
Meet the original denim influencer: a 1920s Buddy Lee composition advertising doll decked out in full Union Made Lee overalls, complete with embossed copper buttons, red neckerchief, and matching denim engineer cap. At just under 14 inches tall, he may be pint-sized, but he’s dressed to union-spec perfection. These dolls were originally made as store displays, helping Lee jeans market their workwear, and this little guy still delivers plenty of charm nearly a century later.
The painted composition face is all rosy cheeks, sly smile, and side-eye confidence—like he knows he's the best-dressed doll on the shelf. His hands show signs of wear, and the top of his head has a patch where the original paint has flaked off—visible when the hat is removed, but totally hidden when he’s dressed. The denim is original and in great condition, with that unmistakable old-school Lee label stitched right across the back.
