Kathe Kruse German Cloth Doll I in Blue Stripe Dress

This 17 inch tall doll, circa 1910-1929, was created in Germany by Kathe Kruse. She has the early wide hips and is jointed at the shoulders and hips. The doll has an oil painted head including facial features and hair. She is in very good clean condition with no repaint. There is some old staining to the feet that appears to be dye from the brown leather shoes. The doll is stamped “Kathe Kruse//56211” on the bottom of one foot and “Made in Germany” on the other foot. The sweet little child is created with a cotton body stuffed with deer or reindeer hair. She wears a blue and white striped dress, white cotton pantaloons, and brown leather shoes with cotton knit socks. The costume may be original but I do not know for certain. It is definitely appropriate for the doll. I adore these early Kruse dolls especially one in such great condition.