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German All-Bisque Byelo with Swivel Head and Original Costume,in Carriage
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$1,300
sold
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Description
6" (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso,painted light brown baby hair and tinted brows,tiny blue glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,accented nostrils,closed mouth,loop-jointed bisque arms and legs in bent limb baby pose,bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Bye-lo paper label). Comments: designed by Rose O'Neill,produced in Germany under commission by George Borgfeldt importers,circa 1925. Value Points: choice all-original condition,wearing multi- layered rose and cream knit costume including bonnet and booties,and presented in woven carriage with spoked wheels.