Bye-Lo baby doll with Celluloid hands

Description

This is a beautiful example of a Bye Lo baby doll with celluloid hands made by Grace S. Putnam. She is on the typical frog body and is about 14 inches long with a head circumference of 13 inches.  She was made in the 1920's and has sleep eyes.  The body has a non working crier. 

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Marks

The head is marked as follows: 

 Condition

The bisque head is in great shape with no chips cracks or repairs.  On the top of the head there is some dirt that has accumulated in the texture of the bisque.  I have checked this with a black light and normal backlighting and there are no cracks to the bisque.  There is a firing flaw behind the right ear.  It appears that there may have been a bubble in the bisque or a kiln spec on the head when it was fired.  This left a small pit in the bisque.  (see pictures) You can click the pictures to see close-ups of the damage. There are also some noticeable rubs on the left cheek.

Her original cloth frog body is sound with no holes or repairs.  The body is clean with minimal soiling and has a non working crier.  There is no sign of a stamp or marking on the body.  The crier has not rusted or otherwise discolored the body material.  She is wearing an antique bonnet and dress.  They are in great shape with no rips, repairs or holes.  Under this she has a simple flannel undershirt and diaper which are pinned on. 

The molded celluloid hands have no broken fingers or repairs.  As is common with celluloid hands on this doll the mold seams on the hands did not completely seal.  There are open spaces along the mold lines between some of the fingers.  This is most pronounced between the thumb and first finger of the left hand where you can see some of the stuffing through the open seam.  There are some smaller open seams on the right hands.

 

This is an antique doll that will have some wear and minor imperfections expected in an antique or vintage doll.  I make every effort to describe all significant flaws in my descriptions and show them in the pictures.  Please read the description fully and examine all the pictures to be sure you understand the condition of the doll.  The pictures can be enlarged to show the doll in great detail.  If you have any questions or would like any additional information on this doll feel free to email me and I will be glad to answer your question.  Email Me with questions

Availability: In Stock

Cost Price: $500.00 Shipping: $19.00Dollnum: #123

Terms and Shipping

The shipping charge includes packaging, insurance and tracking information.  Dolls over $500 will require a  signature when they are delivered. I sell and ship only to the continental US (no Alaska and Hawaii).  All shipments are by UPS and must be to an address (no P.O. boxes). 

All of my dolls are fully guaranteed to be as described on this page regarding condition, attribution and attire. If you purchase a doll from me and you feel the doll is not as represented on this page please contact me by phone, email or postmarked letter within three days of receiving the doll and I will gladly refund your full payment excluding shipping fees. To get a refund the doll must be returned in her original condition and wearing all garments and accessories. If you do not contact me within three days of receiving the doll, it is understood by both the buyer and the seller that the doll is acceptable and a return privilege is no longer available.

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