16" long, VERY RARE, German character baby, solid dome bisque head with newborn features, beautiful, brown inset glass eyes, upper & lower finely painted lashes, PIERCED NOSTRILS, prominent jaw, closed mouth and beautiful coloring, softly molded & painted blond hair, similar to Bye-lo baby look. Head circumference is 12 inches. Original cloth baby-style body with compo hands, very unique style, chubby with separated fingers, original cry box (torso recovered to retain strength) wears beautiful off-white, long satin christening gown with lavish lace inset and lace covered buttons, long slip and matching lace baby bonnet. Super baby enhanced by the brown eyes. See 6th Blue Book for reference as well as p.74 "Herron's (1982) Price Guide To Dolls". Baby's head is incised: 3 Arthur A. Gerling Made in Germany DRGMA. Excellent condition with very realistic features.

Our #:		2374
Material:		bisque
Maker:		Gerling
Name/Mfr's#:		Newborn Baby
Made in:		Germany
Price:		$695