This is a vintage 1948 “Kilroy the Cop” puppet toy, produced by the Effanbee Doll Company in New York City under the Talentoy line. This cloth character puppet represents mid-century American novelty and character-based toy design.

Effanbee Doll Company is well known for producing collectible dolls and character figures, and pieces like this reflect post-war American toy culture and humor.

The “Kilroy” character is part of mid-20th century pop culture, often associated with wartime and post-war American iconography.

Details:
Character: Kilroy the Cop
Brand: Effanbee Doll Company
Year: 1948
Line: Talentoy
Origin: New York City, USA
Type: Cloth puppet / character doll
Style: Vintage novelty hand puppet
Condition:

Item is sold as-is, as found, and untested unless otherwise stated. As a vintage cloth puppet, it may show:

Fabric wear or fading
Stitching loosening or fraying
Surface discoloration from age
General vintage play and storage wear
Great For:
Vintage doll collectors
Effanbee collectors
Character puppet collectors
Mid-century Americana enthusiasts
Display or historical toy collections

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