Fabric doll
Käthe Kruse
Category
Dolls
Date
circa 1910
Materials
Fabric doll
Measurements
410 mm (height)
Place of origin
Germany
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 659657
Summary
A doll manufactured by Kathe Kruse. The entire doll is made of cotton which has been stuffed, according to the label on the box lid, the lolling head has been filled with sand. Moulded and painted facial features, painted light brown hair. Some paint loss on face. Wearing a long white cotton baby's dress, the bodice of which is embrodiered and trimmed with lace. A blue wool cloak with a large collar, both of which are trimmed with blue ribbons. The cloak is lined with silk or satin blue and white checked lining. A white machine knitted sock on the left foot only. Cream woollen knitted romper suit.
Marks and inscriptions
Sole of left foot: [1] 243. Side of left foot: Kathe Kruse.
Makers and roles
Käthe Kruse, maker