Vintage Rushton rubber-face dog plush toy - White and Red - Valentine\'s Day For Sale

Vintage Rushton rubber-face dog plush toy - White and Red Valentine\'s Day CollectionKey FeaturesRubber Face: Molded rubber with painted facial features, blue eyelids, and an orange tongue sticking out.Plush Body: Soft white and red textured fabric body with large red floppy ears.Accessories: A red fabric ribbon tied around the neck like a scarf.Maker: Produced by the Rushton Company, which was very popular for rubber-faced holiday and novelty toys during the late 1950s and 1960s.It was originally released as part of their Valentine\'s Day novelty collection. When first sold, these puppies typically featured a large, red-and-white paper heart tag attached to the front that read \"Love Me\" or \"Stray Along With Me\".This vintage rubber face puppy dog plush manufactured by the famous The Rushton Company.This specific character is widely recognized from the Rushton\'s mid-century \"Star Creation\" novelty line.It features a distinctive painted molded-rubber face, closed happy eyes, blue eyeshadow, and a cheeky open mouth with a prominent tongue.Condition: Used-limited wear☆This plush toy has been sealed in a bag to avoid dirt or damage.☆Zero holes or repairs.☆Has manufactures tag attached to toy (tag is faded however still clearly able to identify brand).☆Fur has zero stains or discoloring.☆Face has one tiny dot on right cheek, and the center of the nose color has rubbed off over time. (see closeup picture and mockup picture)☆No Valentine\'s tag included with toy.For being almost 70 years old this plush toy is as close to flawless as seen.