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<p>[QUOTE="Jet, post: 1698018, member: 13952"]Imho it is a reproduction. One thing I did want to mention, it is always important to look for those marks, usually on the back of the neck, but what most don't realize is that the new molds also have the original marks. A reputable reproduction artist always adds their own initials or mark, sometimes a date. One that isn't reputable, well, you get it... don't have my books with me right now, but if you do a search on an original antique Bye-Lo-Baby the differences in the painting of an original can be seen right away. The brows are soft and whispery, the hairline almost looks airbrushed on though it wasn't. No harsh lines, if that makes sense.The older pieces sometimes have a rushed eyelash clump, but most often are finely painted. I had a t-shirt made that I wore to the classes I helped with stating "I hate eyelashes". That was always the toughest part of repros, those delicately placed lashs... sorry, lol, bit of a ramble. You get the gist...[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Jet, post: 1698018, member: 13952"]Imho it is a reproduction. One thing I did want to mention, it is always important to look for those marks, usually on the back of the neck, but what most don't realize is that the new molds also have the original marks. A reputable reproduction artist always adds their own initials or mark, sometimes a date. One that isn't reputable, well, you get it... don't have my books with me right now, but if you do a search on an original antique Bye-Lo-Baby the differences in the painting of an original can be seen right away. The brows are soft and whispery, the hairline almost looks airbrushed on though it wasn't. No harsh lines, if that makes sense.The older pieces sometimes have a rushed eyelash clump, but most often are finely painted. I had a t-shirt made that I wore to the classes I helped with stating "I hate eyelashes". That was always the toughest part of repros, those delicately placed lashs... sorry, lol, bit of a ramble. You get the gist...[/QUOTE]
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