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Description
24" (61 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head, blonde mohair wig, painted facial features, brown painted eyes, closed mouth with painted teeth between the slightly parted lips, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled "Boy of 1825". Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lilli Baitz, circa 1930. Value Points: wearing original felt flannel costume with fitted green high waist jacket, ruffled collar, tan slim pants, cap, holding ball. 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