Vintage 1960s American Hand Puppet Elf La-La Lily Cloth Painted Face 11.5" Long

Description

Item:
Vintage Hand Puppet
Description:
For Sale is a
Pre-1969
Cloth Hand Puppet with Hand Painted Face
that measures 11.5" Long.  This hand puppet was in my family before I was born in 1969 and my mother used to freak me out with it I assume.  Fortunately I don't remember.  But...I do remember (but don't know why) it has always had the name
"La-La Lily"
Puppet.  That name is not noted anywhere on this puppet but somehow it has become its name either formally or perhaps it was invented within my family circle before I was around.  The face is handpainted and done quite well for sure.  The yellow hat and clothing is just cotton.  Feels like pillow case/bed sheet material.  There are no makers tags inside or out.  I am sure my photos will best further describe this item.
Condition:
On a scale of 1 - 10 (Ten being New in Package Only), I can confidently grade this item's condition to be a
solid 7.5.
Overall and Especially for being 50+ Years Old, this Vintage Hand Puppet is in Very Good Original Condition.  There are Absolutely ZERO Tears/Holes/Odors.  The ONLY reason I have not graded it higher is there are some sporadic soiled areas.  I am so tempted to wash this because the soiled areas look like they would wash out or at least partially.  But, I am too afraid to damage the face if I put it in the washing machine.  My photos are an accurate depiction of this item's
TRUE
Condition.
All
Shipments automatically come with
Free Tracking.  Priority Shipments come with Insurance
.  The
USPS Tracking#
will be entered into the listing immediately after I ship your package.
Shipping is based
SOLELY
on Dimensions of Packed Item & Buyer's Zip Code.  I
am totally against profiting on shipping
.
Shipping:
90% of all items will be shipped in 36hrs or less (usually the same/next day) unless the item is paid for on a Saturday.  The Post Office is closed on Sunday so shipping will begin again on Monday.  No international shipping unless done through
Ebay's Global Shipping Program.
Returns
:
Returns are accepted if the item is not as described or something happens to the item during shipment.   Returns due to negligence
on my part will have shipping refunded and return shipping paid for as well.  I think that is only fair.
Thank you for looking at my listing.   If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
PLEASE NOTE:
I do my best to provide you with the best values.  Customers normally pay only the actual shipping charges as determined by the shipping company (usually USPS).   Please E-mail specific questions prior to bidding.   If any problems arise, please give me the opportunity to fix it first before you leave negative feedback.   Returns are accepted ONLY if it is determined that the item is significantly different from what was described in the listing.  I am very proud of my long history of customer satisfaction.  Please read my feedback.  Many of the items I sell are
vintage,
so it is sometimes impractical  to describe every flaw and imperfection, but I will try to give the most accurate description I can.   Photos are an important part of the description;
questions and clarifications are encouraged and welcome.
TERMS:
The buyer will please contact me within 3 days either with payment or notification as to when payment will be sent.  Payment must be received within 5 days after the auction ends.  Insurance will be included on breakable or valuable items ( or higher), or if requested prior to payment.   I highly suggest you choose
expedited shipping
on fragile items.  The shorter amount of time it is in the Postal System, the better chance it will arrive safely.  I pack each item as if it is the "Holy Grail" but accidents do happen from time to time.
By purchasing this item, you are agreeing to take photos of the
item and the box
if
it arrives damaged
.
I need those photos for Postal Insurance Claims.  The Tracking # will be added to the listing as soon as I return home from shipping the item.
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