Description
Lovely antique Armand Marseille “Dream Baby” #341, circa 1923. This 16-inch bisque head baby doll features a composition head and hands with a soft cloth body and original crier mechanism. Beautifully painted blue sleep eyes, delicately blushed cheeks, and closed rosebud lips capture the classic Armand Marseille look.
Comes dressed in a vintage white gown, slip, and bonnet with pale blue ribbon ties, plus original undergarments and crocheted blue booties. Additional vintage garments are included, showing typical age toning consistent with antique fabric.
Condition:
Bisque head shows light surface marks and age-related wear.
Composition hands show minor cracking and finish wear.
Cloth body intact, with crier untested.
Clothing shows age-related toning and one small stain on gown.
No visible hairlines or repairs to head.
Provenance:
Documented notes from prior ownership identify this doll as:
“Dream Baby (white) #341 Armand Marseille cloth body 16”
“1923, 16”, Dream Baby A.M., purchased 7/31/81 for $650”
“Priced $335 at 21DAK Antiques Show”
“Cloth body, crier.”
A well-documented early 20th-century example of Armand Marseille’s beloved Dream Baby line.
Comes dressed in a vintage white gown, slip, and bonnet with pale blue ribbon ties, plus original undergarments and crocheted blue booties. Additional vintage garments are included, showing typical age toning consistent with antique fabric.
Condition:
Bisque head shows light surface marks and age-related wear.
Composition hands show minor cracking and finish wear.
Cloth body intact, with crier untested.
Clothing shows age-related toning and one small stain on gown.
No visible hairlines or repairs to head.
Provenance:
Documented notes from prior ownership identify this doll as:
“Dream Baby (white) #341 Armand Marseille cloth body 16”
“1923, 16”, Dream Baby A.M., purchased 7/31/81 for $650”
“Priced $335 at 21DAK Antiques Show”
“Cloth body, crier.”
A well-documented early 20th-century example of Armand Marseille’s beloved Dream Baby line.