Doll

I found this doll in my mother's things when she passed. I believe it may be the only doll I had as a child and have wondered about for 45 years. Does anyone know an approximate date of the doll or the name or maker?

 

Dolls sometimes have a maker's name or information on the back of the neck. Any chance this one does?

 

Welcome to the forum, Cyndi!

 

I did not see a name on the back of the neck but I will have my husband look. My eyesight is very bad.

And thanks for the welcome!

 

Hi,
When I look at this doll I am seeing an Afro-American look with later painted blue eyes. Perhaps it is the angle of the photograph.
greg

 

I thought the same thing,Greg.Maybe a factory made a mistake and they just rolled with it.

 

These are baby bumps by Horsman. Just trying to compare to OPs.

Meh.... I guess not.!
They’re close but different.

 

Hi Cyndi.......I believe your doll is a repro of Grace Story Putnam's Bye lo Baby.

The doll head was produced in both bisque and composition.

The original frog style body had celluloid hands, which were subject to damage.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Bye-Lo-Baby-Marked-Grace-S-Putnam-Made-in-Germany-/282900683596

 

Nice going, Judy!

 

Why thank you Huntingtreasure!!

 

I agree Judy, .. Joy.

 

I had forgotten the name of the original for which this is a repro. Good ID! My mother told me about these dolls (she has collected dolls for many years). It's amazing how much the Bye-Lo-Baby was reproduced. My mother has a few repros also.

 

I appreciate the replies so much! It at least gives me an idea of what kind of doll it is. I will have my husband look for markings on the back if the neck (I am nearly blind and cannot see them).

The doll has no clothes, but I will make something soon. I will give it to my granddaughter some day. Thank you all.