#113

German Brown-Complexioned Baby with Rare Pigtails by Marseille
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$650
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8" (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with rich brown complexion,tinted black baby hair with three original holes for insertion of mohair black curly pigtails tied with red silk ribbons,brown glass sleep eyes,black painted lashes and brows,open mouth with two tiny lower teeth,brown composition baby body,cotton print romper suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: AM Germany 351 14/0 K. Comments: Marseille,circa 1925,included with the doll is a 1974 hand-written note from doll historian,Dorothy Coleman,indicating "I have never seen any with these pigtails before". Value Points: rare and delightful variation of hair style on the rarer brown-complexioned baby marketed as "My Dream Baby".