12.5x19.5" die-cut cardboard standee features full body color photo image of Howdy Doody holding sign w/"Howdy Doody - NBC-TV - Saturday Morning" text. This area has die-cut slot for attaching included 4.25x6" bw "Howdy Doody Smile Ballot" pad that features image of Howdy as well as photo images of 10 smiling children. Children under 10 years of age were to vote for the best smile in this contest. 1950s. © Kagran. Standee has a few small color rubs and lt. edge wear but easel/sign appear unused. Exc. Full pad has aged but is unused and VF/Exc. Comes w/promotional letter explaining display/promotion. Scattered handling wear w/some creases. Fine. A superb and rare display piece. The only other example we have offered in our 47 years was in lesser condition and missing pad and sold for $2,000 in 2005.