Pristine German Cloth Character Doll by Kathe Kruse

17" (43 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and oil- painted facial features and hair,delicately tinted brown hair with tendrils of curls onto the forehead,green/brown eyes with detailed spiral threading,brown eye shadow,black upper eye liner,closed mouth with pouty-shaped lips,stitch- jointed shoulders,separately stitched thumbs,disc- jointed very plump legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany (right foot) Kathe Kruse 33951 (left foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse,circa 1915. Value Points: pristine condition of the wonderfully characterized doll,her fine oil painted features perfectly preserved with lustrous patina,original Dutch girl costume comprising checkered dress,apron,undergarments,cap,wooden shoes and socks.