Odells Dancing Doll (1 results)

"Never one dull moment" with the Dell O'Dell Dancing Doll, a fun moveable doll that comes alive with just the addition of two fingers: "Thrust fingers thru holes in card. Put on the booties. The rest is up to you! Anyhow, you'll be kept out of mischief for a while!". Marketed "for banquets or for children's parties" to entertain energetic children. Something that has to be seen in action to be fully appreciated. Original printed envelope with caricature of O'Dell (4.25" by 9.5"). Die-cut doll measures approx. 7.5" in height with two booties measuring approx. 2" in height each. Dell O'Dell was the stage name of Odella Newton (1897-1962), an American magician noted for being one of the first modern women magicians. She was also one of the first magicians to appear on television, and design acts specifically for the medium. Very good. Light toning. Short tears to envelope.