German Character Doll by Kathe Kruse, Series XIV

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18" (46 cm.) Tortulon swivel head with matte painted undercoat, painted blue eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, nostrils dots, closed mouth, blonde human hair wig, muslin stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed slim legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 970177 Made in Germany US Zone). Comments: Kathe Kruse, early 1950s, the series XIV was known as The Slim Grandchild, the costumed child appeared in catalogs as Eike, wearing original blue and white striped two-piece costume with middy collar, red shoes, socks, undergarments.