#96

German Cloth Character Doll by Kathe Kruse,Type I
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$2,000
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features,tan hair with forelock defined curl,brown painted eyes with brown and black upper eyeliner,accented nostrils,closed mouth,stitch-jointed arms,separate thumbs,disc-jointed legs,wearing antique costume comprising patterned flannel petticoat,pants,blue woolen skirt,pinafore,embroidered blouse,cap,red woolen leggings,black felt shoes,with basket of goodies. Condition: very good,some facial rubs. Marks: 2677/0 (foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse,circa 1915,Type 1. Value Points: charming character with wistful expression and antique costume.