#61

French Bisque Character,247,by SFBJ Known as "Twirp"
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15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass sleep eyes,painted lashes,lightly feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth modeled as though open,row of beaded teeth,brunette human hair,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with side-hip jointing,wearing knit dress over silk under dress,leather shoes,socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 247 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ,circa 1915,the model is known as "Twirp". Value Points: appealing wide-eyed expression enhanced by fine quality of bisque,original toddler body and body finish.