"HOWDY DOODY" BUFFALO BOB SMITH SCREEN-WORN OUTFIT.
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Winning Bid:
$3,162.50
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:00:00 AM)
Item Description
Offered here is costume ensemble worn by Bob Smith in his iconic role as Buffalo Bob, which he originated on "The Howdy Doody Show" (initially titled "Puppet Playhouse") in 1947 for NBC. Buffalo Bob famously wore blue suits during the early days of the NBC series and the example being offered here is from the 1954-1956 era of the show. It was also a primary costume worn for personal appearances while both the series was still being produced and later when Buffalo Bob made countless personal appearances around the country. 29.5" tall by 18" wide at shoulders shirt features leather fringe along sleeves and bordering tan section of shirt. Back has leather and suede buffalo w/faux fur accent and plastic stone eye and nostril. Front has zipper closure w/eyelets at neck for lacing (leather gimp included). Leather trim and areas where it connects to fabric have some faint moisture staining due to Clarabell's fondness of spraying Buffalo Bob w/his seltzer bottle. 41" long pair of matching pants w/trimmed pockets and outer sides of each leg trimmed w/leather fringe trim which shows similar moisture staining as seen on shirt. Zipper closure. Both shirt and pants are VF overall. Comes w/46.5" long (including 2.75x3-7/8" ornate metal buckle) by 2.25" wide leather belt w/four orate engraved metal accent plates. Back of belt has red leatherette backing and belt shows moderate wear from use. Fine overall. Comes w/letter from TV producer Burt Dubrow, who was Smith's road manager, advisor and friend and the man to whom Smith gave this suit. Iconic piece of TV history.
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