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Doll Kathe Kruse 16" Display Germany BRAIDS #1130514

Currency:USD Category:Dolls & Bears / Dolls Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
Doll Kathe Kruse 16  Display Germany BRAIDS #1130514
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I purchased this doll along with others several years ago at an auction so I can't tell you anything about the history but will describe her to you and tell you what I think. She measures 16" from head to toe. I think she was used as a store display for Christmas, probably in the 1950s. Maybe the store sold Kathe Kruse dolls and wanted something to use in their displays. I just don't know. The head definitely appears to be a Kathe Kruse head with wonderful painted features. The head is like a socket head but it is attached to a weird body. The torso and legs appear to be one piece and very heavy, like a cardboard style material. The legs are real solid and have white long stockings that have been painted white along with the shoes. The stockings are like part of the leg, they are molded to the leg. The arms are on a wire rod covered with cotton to the wrist. The upper arms are cloth and the lower arms are a hard rubber. I just can't get over how beautiful and mint the head and hair are on this item. She has lovely braids. THE HEAD IS MARKED WITH AN IX DOWN LOW ON THE NECK. Would have held a candle in her hands but not their anymore. Wish she could talk and tell us her story. If anyone knows about this doll, please let me know. I have more basically like her used for the display apparently and will be selling them also. The head sounds hollow when tapped.

Email me with questions please.
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<tr><td>Condition:Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1950's</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:USA</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Kathe Kruse of Germany</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:16</td></tr>



<tr><td>Title:Doll Kathe Kruse 16" Display Germany BRAIDS</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:hard material</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Minster, OHIO</td></tr>
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