Armand Marseille #2542 Composition Baby

Made by and When: Armand Marseille, circa 1920s

Material: Composition

Marks: (Possibly marked) A.M. / 2542 7-1/2-0

Height: 25 inches

Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Molded and painted black hair with sculpted curls and Widow’s peak, stationary brown glass eyes, open mouth with two upper teeth

Clothes: Redressed in a christening gown and bonnet

Other: This unusual size Armand Marseille #2542 composition baby has a five-piece composition, bent-limb baby body. This baby was offered by Liveauctioneers for Apple Tree Auction Center.

Gallery (Images and description courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Apple Tree Auction Center.)

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