19th-century pregnant dolls


	19th-century pregnant dolls

cakebelly

6-5-2009 2:01 PM

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6-5-2009 2:03 PM

wiccantexan

Fascinating!

6-5-2009 4:04 PM

bignosemousie

Are those stretch marks on the belly?!

This is cool.

6-5-2009 11:48 PM

tanyamm

And I thought a pregnant Barbie was unique.

6-5-2009 11:59 PM

cakebelly

bnm: yes, I believe they are stretch-marks

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The sideshows featured a myriad of educational and entertaining attractions designed to evoke a sense of wonder and satisfy a deep curiosity for the mysteries of life. 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