#476

Pristine German Character "Claire" by Kathe Kruse in Original Box
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$1,800
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Socket head,with painted facial features,shaded blue eyes,black and brown upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,closed mouth with pouting expression,blonde human hair,firmly- stuffed cloth body with disc jointing at hips and stitch-jointed shoulders. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse Made in US Zone Germany,8 Juli 1956,554152 (feet stamps). Comments: Kathe Kruse,circa 1957,model XlV H/351 (box label and paper label on doll). with ink inscribed name "Claire" also on box. Value Points: pristine condition of the doll with rare slim body,wearing her original blue organza dress with white striping,undergarments,shoes and socks,with original label and box.