#227

Googly, 253, by Marseille for Borgfeldt
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$2,600
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Description
11" (28 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted short lashes, one stroke short brows, accented eye corners, tiny pug nose, closed mouth with shy- appearing smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition five-piece toddler body with side-hip jointing, knit costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 253 G.B. Germany A 0 M. DRMR. Comments: Marseille, commissioned by the New York doll importer George Borgfeldt, circa 1920. Value Points: very sweet impish faced googly with fine bisque, original body and body finish.