Expressive 18” Black baby doll constructed in the Grace S. Putnam Bye-Lo Baby tradition with hard composition-style head and hands, soft cloth body, molded textured hair, and period-inspired yellow dress with bonnet and knit booties.

The doll is internally inscribed:

“Bye-Lo Baby by Beulah Lipps 1982”

This appears to be a handmade artist interpretation or reproduction inspired by the classic Grace S. Putnam Bye-Lo Baby design rather than an original early German production example.

The face has exceptional emotional realism with softly modeled cheeks, detailed lashes, painted brows, and beautifully sculpted infant expression. The darker complexion, molded hair treatment, and cloth-body construction give the doll strong collector crossover appeal within Black doll collecting, Americana, and artist doll categories.

Details:

- Approx. 18” tall

- Hard composition-style head and hands

- Soft cloth body

- Signed internally “Beulah Lipps 1982”

- Grace S. Putnam mold attribution

- Yellow dress, bonnet, and knit booties included

Condition:

Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear consistent with display and handling. Minor surface marks and paint wear present. Clothing shows age and storage wear. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition details.

An emotionally compelling and highly displayable artist doll with strong collector presence.