Name: Janae
Made by and When: Laura Tuzio-Ross for MasterPiece Dolls, 2006
Material: Silicone/vinyl mixture for the head, lower arms, and lower legs; tan cloth for the polyfill-stuffed body, upper arms, and upper legs
Marks: (Head) Laura Tuzio-Ross LS24 2005; (body tag) Laura Tuzio Ross/ ©2006 / 053/350
Height: 23 inches
Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Black synthetic curly-Afro-textured wig, brown stationary eyes with applied upper eyelashes, smiling mouth with a sculpted tongue and two lower teeth
Clothes: Wears a pink cotton-blend dress with pink ruffled panties that cover a disposable diaper, a white headband with a pink lace and satin bow, white lace ankle socks, and pink patent-leather shoes; holds a white button-jointed teddy bear that wears a gold necklace that has a heart-shaped pendant.
Other: Sold through MasterPiece Dolls, Janae is from a limited edition of 350. This doll is #53 and came with a hang tag, a certificate of authenticity, and a photograph. Ear piercing and earrings were added by the curator.
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