Posted 11 years ago
vintagerose2
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This is a German miniature bisque doll (the word Germany is engraved on the back no other markings) and I am so curious to find a method to search for information about its origin. I have searched the internet but cannot find any specific information identical to this doll. I will try local antique locations, but they are not specifically doll collectors. I was wondering if anyone had any leads to discover the origin. The face is so intricate in its composition and very life-like. It is about 4 inches in height. Unfortunately it is missing one arm. The head scarf is attached by an adhesive most likely. The clothing does match in color and fabric. The material is a flannel type and embroidered along the borders of sleeves and front panel. Can't tell if it was machine or by hand, but appears possibly hand sewn. Looking forward to your comments! Thank you.
I need a close up of face if you can add one ?
Okay, I was able to add one. Thank you for your interest.
Hi your doll does not have distinct features . She is from around 1920's -40's . many many German companies produced this little doll house size dolls , it would be impossible to know which one as it was not marked . Her clothes look original to her and if not factory since I can't see seams they were made when she was bought . The feather stitch on robe is nice . These little dolls were not dressed in elaborate clothes and a pin for diaper would not be unusual . I can date her and tell you because each doll that was produced by this company have hand painted faces and a single difference in lip or eye's could make her look totally different . They were mass produced and made for import to USA and often sent home by soldiers because they were small to ship . She is very cute but I would not pursue finding which company made her it would not change her value and there are many unknowns in doll world on dolls like her that were not marked . Japan was at same time producing them also . Nice post ! Her value is not high in todays market but if she has sentimental value I would suggest buying one on like ebay her size in bad shape and keep the arm for yours . They generally sell in 10 dollar range :-( So I would just love her and display her . She is precious the market and huge supply of her size drives down prices .
One more thing if you can peek under back of her cap it may have a some kind of mark or a number or symbol . The head often on neck has makers name .
I checked her head by slipping back the scarf...I thought it was glued for some reason, but found out it was not and there is no marking there to resolve the mystery of where this little doll was produced. Thank you for you information, it was very interesting.
Unfortunately, the picture does not do justice to the doll's face. There is more detail to the appearance in person. It is fascinating how the life-like features were added to these little miniatures by the dimensions of the face to an infant and the molding of the back to the fit the features of a baby's features. I am not experienced in this area of dolls and their design, so it was really fascinating to me.