ALABAMA BLUE-EYED BABY WITH EARLY PATENT MARK. 18”. All-cloth doll with painted complexion, pressed and oil-painted features, oil-painted brown hair, painted blue eyes with thickly painted dark lashes, stitch-jointed body with oil-painted arms and legs, painted thigh-high blue stockings/shoes with black details, antique white cotton dress. Marks: Mrs. S. S. Smith Manufacturer, Roanoke, Ala. Patented Sept. 26, 1905, No. 7. Commentary: Early patent model with original finish, wear on tip of nose and tips of shoes. Bidder is reminded this item selling AS IS regardless of commentary notes.