UAM - AI Test JULY
Vintage Sooty hand puppet constructed of yellowish-orange plush material with black felt ears and facial features. The puppet has small, dark bead eyes; the left eye appears red and recessed. The puppet shows signs of age and wear, including matted fur and loose threads. Accompanying the puppet is a white rectangular card advertising “SOOTY’S SHOP, 21/25 NORTH PARADE, BRADFORD, Telephone: Bradford 21972,” bearing a handwritten signature “Harry Corbett Sooty” and the tagline “YORKSHIRE’S SUPREME TOY AND BABY SHOP.” Both the puppet and the card are marked with orange adhesive labels displaying the number “476.” The card shows minor creasing and discoloration consistent with age.
Condition report:
The puppet exhibits wear commensurate with age, including matting of the plush material and some loose threads. One eye is discolored and recessed. The accompanying card shows some creasing and discoloration due to age. Overall, both items are in fair condition.
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