Name: Lissi Puppen Toddler
Made by and When: Attributed to Lissi Puppen, a Lissi Batz brand; circa 1980s
Material: Soft vinyl head and arms, rigid vinyl body and legs, acrylic sleep eyes, applied upper eyelashes
Marks: The initials LB within a triangle are on the nape of her neck. The numbers 70/20 are below the initialed triangle.
Height: 26 inches with slightly bent legs
Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Short black rooted hair, light brown sleep eyes with attached upper eyelashes, chubby cheeks, a closed mouth with red lip color
Clothes: The original clothing is unknown. This doll is redressed in an infant’s size 3-6 months mint green, white, and light blue checkered romper and wears white high-top baby shoes.
Other: Acquired during the 1990s, this 26-inch doll possibly dates back to the 1980s. Attributed to Lissi Batz GmbH, a German doll company, it was manufactured in West Germany before the reunification of Germany, which occurred on October 3, 1990. Visit the related links for detailed information about the company and to view other dolls made in Germany and later in China under the Lissi Puppen brand after production shifted to China.
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