This is one of a pair of marionettes made of molded plastic with a painted face and is dressed in clothing resembling a dashing Southern gentleman and his lady friend. They were used on television to advertise a popular alcoholic drink, Southern Comfort, and are operated with eight strings. The male puppet, has white hair, moustache, and beard and wears a black suit with a cutaway jacket, a vest with gold buttons and a chain, a black ribbon tie and a large floppy hat.