#211

German Bisque 'Bye-Lo' with Original Body
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$525
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Description
12" (30 cm). head circumference. Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, lightly tinted brown baby hair and brows, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, closed mouth with extended center accent line, muslin softly-stuffed body, celluloid hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Copr. Grace S. Putnam Made in Germany (head) (faint body signature). Comments: circa 1923, the trademark doll designed by American illustrator, Grace Putnam. Value Points: artfully modeled newborn baby with unique designed body, multi-layered antique costume.