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Rubber monkey lapel novelty

This rubber monkey has a pin to attach it to your lapel. At the back of the monkey is a nozzle where a rubber tube should be attached. On the other end of the tube there should be a rubber bulb which, when squeezed, inflates the monkey’s arms and legs which unfold and fly out. The tube and bulb should be hidden from sight so that, when someone comes close all they see is the monkey. At this moment the wearer squeezes the bulb and the monkey suddenly appears alive as the arms and legs fly out, much to the surprise of the onlooker.

Item Details

Size Length of body excluding legs is 75mm.
Date Mid 20th century.
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Category
Ref no N2750