#313

American Bisque Character Doll by California Bisque Doll Co.
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Description

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, discoloration on forehead (under wig) may be original. Marks: CCBCo (in circle) MS (intertwined letters). Comments: California Bisque Doll Co, the little known firm created dolls in Berkeley, California, circa 1925. Value Points: wonderful characterization on the rarely found doll, wearing fine antique costume.