Vintage Knickerbocker 6.5 Celluloid Cowboy Doll 10 Inches

Vintage Howdy Doody hand puppet with cloth body and composition head. Howdy Doody was a popular American children's television show that aired from 1947 to 1960. The show's star, Howdy Doody, was a marionette puppet with a distinctive wooden head and freckles, brought to life by Buffalo Bob Smith. The character became a cultural icon of the era, with merchandise, including dolls and puppets, widely produced and collected.

This particular item appears to be a hand puppet version of Howdy Doody, likely produced in the 1950s, coinciding with the show's peak popularity. The combination of a composition or plastic head and a cloth body is typical for puppets and dolls of this period, designed for both play and display. The inclusion of his signature red hat further identifies the character and adds to its collectible appeal.