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DISMAL DESMOND – by Dean’s Ragbook Co Ltd.
Dismal Desmond was a character invented by
Dean’s in the 1920’s and became the ‘Toy of the Year’
in 1926 and a household name for several years
afterwards.
The toy became a mascot for various institutions
including Wimbledon ladies and the English cricket
team at that time.
The unhappy Dalmatian, Dismal Desmond, was made in
several sizes from small to very large and the enclosed
cut-out sheet is the very large size.
The fabric used was Dean’s own ‘Fluffidown’ fabric
and he would have been soft-filled with a red tongue
and may have had a bow on the neck.
In 1928 a Cheerful Desmond was added to the range
and a cut-out sheet enclosed has small and medium
sizes of this character with a smiling face.
Each sheet measures appx. 39″ x 30″ and is in very
good condition.
Included in the memorabilia are 2 original
printed advertising leaflets – one showing
the fancy dress costumes available for
adults from this toy and another advertising
Dean’s A1 toys along with the Dismal
Desmond items.
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