NO TAGS 2011 MR BINGLE SNOWMAN PLUSH 23” NOLA PURPLE FLEUR DE LIS

NO TAGS 2011 MR BINGLE SNOWMAN PLUSH 23” NOLA PURPLE FLEUR DE LIS SWEATER SAINTS LSU Measurement: 23" tall including 19” wide This 2011 Mr. Bingle Famous New Orleans Christmas Snowman plush doll ornament is wearing a purple knitted sweater with the gold Fleur de lis! GEAUX SAINTS or GEAUX LSU!!!! Iiieeeyyyeeeeeeeeeee!!! “Laissez les bon temps rouler”…iiiiaaaayyyeeeeee!!!!! This Mr. Bingle is in fantastic condition! Looks like he did when he sat on the shelf years ago! No stains or flaws at all! Missing his information card, factory plastic tag holder and original price tag. Info below shamelessly obtained from the online encyclopedia that name begins with a “w” (grin) Mr. Bingle is a fictional character marketed and sold by department store Dillard's during the holiday season. Originating as a mascot of the Maison Blanche department store in New Orleans , Louisiana, Mr. Bingle has become an important part of the popular culture of the Greater New Orleans area, and even across the United States. Mr. Bingle was originally conceived by Emile Alline, a window display manager of Maison Blanche, in 1947. Though conceived in 1947, Mr. Bingle was not introduced to the public until the Christmas season of 1948.  Alline became aware that other department stores had mascots around Christmastime, particularly Marshall Field's Uncle Mistletoe, and pitched the concept of a similar mascot to Maison Blanche executives Lewis and Herbert Schuartz as an advertising strategy. Originally referred to as "Snow Doll", his name would quickly be changed to Mr. Bingle following a naming contest held among the employees of Maison Blanche, with the name being chosen by Lewis as it shared the initials of the store. Mr. Bingle and his home could both be abbreviated as "M.B.", and Maison Blanche was often referred to by its initials long before the creation of Mr. Bingle. This naming similarity was used heavily in marketing the character, even being referenced in his iconic theme song. Before his formal introduction to the public, his design was revised to include his iconic hat and candy cane . The rights to the character would shift along with its parent company, with most of the locations being bought out by Goudchaux's, Inc. of Baton Rouge, owned by Hans and Josef Sternberg, and the company then operating as Goudchaux/Maison Blanche. Most of the Maison Blanche locations would be bought out by Dillard's in 1998, and the rights to the character would shift to them as a result. As of 2021, Dillard's continues to promote and sell merchandise of Mr. Bingle. HO! HO! HO! Happy Holidays!!! Thanks for looking and have a great day! INFO FOR BUYERS…not very exciting to read, but just in case you need to know… · If payment is not received within 2 days, the transaction will be cancelled. If you need more time, please contact me · Item will be shipped within 1 day of receipt of cleared payment. · I do my best to give honest and accurate descriptions of every item I sell, but I am no expert…just an enthusiast. · Information as to the origin or authenticity of items is searched. · The most accurate description is in the pictures, so please review them carefully. · Most items are used vintage items “SOLD AS SEEN” with no warranty or guarantee. Unless otherwise noted, everything I sell is vintage, antique, used, secondhand, and will have fair wear. · All items are packaged carefully to the extent required for each item. · All items will ship through USPS. · Free shipping is available on various listings. When free shipping is not an option, the buyer is solely responsible for the total cost of shipping. · Combined Shipping: I am happy to combine shipping whenever it saves you money. Please let me know if you plan to bid on multiple items, and I will calculate the combined shipping in one invoice for you. · Returns are only accepted if the item is damaged or not as described. Please contact me immediately if there is a problem receiving proper instruction for return. PLEASE NOTE: You will need to obtain a return ship to address prior to the return of any item.

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