Very Large Example of the Rare German All-Bisque

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7" (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket that perfectly incorporates into bisque socket,painted brown hair in side-parted fashion that waves across the forehead,blue glass sleep eyes,painted curly lashes,tinted brows,closed mouth with center accent line,loop- jointed bisque arms and legs in bent baby pose,painted white ribbed socks and blue one strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: copyr. by Mildred The Prize Baby Germany 880- 17 (torso) 880-17 (inside legs). Mildred Prize Baby c. Germany (original paper label). Comments: Germany,circa 1920s,the model was commissioned by Borgfeldt,and it is uncertain whether Mildred was the name of the doll or the name of the designing artist. Value Points: the largest size of the rarely-found model with fine boyish-styled hair,beautifully painted features,original paper label.