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Description
22" (56 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head, brunette mohair wig, painted facial features, blue painted eyes with decorative glaze, closed mouth with painted teeth between the slightly parted lips, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with "Girl of 1932". Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Purchased J.H.Hoffheimer NY 1937 Traphagen School. Comments: Lilli Baitz, circa 1930. Value Points: wearing original light brown coat with capelet collar, three button closure, matching brimmed cap, crepe de chene romper suit, stockings, black Mary Jane shoes. Included is original labeled leather travel case.
Stuart's Take
To learn more about the fascinating life of Lilli Baitz take a few moments to listen to a Podcast I did last year with Louisa Maxwell that traces the story and tragedy of this remarkable woman and artist. https://www.dollpodcast.com/podcasts/lilli-baitz-rare-dolls-from-the-collection-of-rosalie-whyel