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Title: Antique Wood Doll
Post by: Marnie on October 16, 2017, 02:51:28 AM: Hello All,

I was blessed to inherit a beautiful, antique wood doll. Unfortunately, I don't know the any history about her. She was owned by a woman who was from Germany. So I thought perhaps it's a German made doll.

I've scoured the internet for hours looking for something similar... and actually the closest I could find was a German wood doll. But still nothing that showed it would have been from the same maker or period.

I cannot find any markings on her. Nothing on the bottoms of her shoes or any where on limbs. Her clothes are sewn on. So if there was a marking on her body, then I can't see it unless I remove her clothes.

She is about 7 inches in length, and her dress adds another couple inches.

If anyone has any idea of her history and current value, I would love to hear.

Blessings,
Marnie
Title: Antique Wood Doll
Post by: Marnie on October 16, 2017, 02:59:02 AM: Hello All,

I was blessed to inherit a beautiful, antique wood doll. Unfortunately, I don't know the any history about her. She was owned by a woman who was from Germany. So I thought perhaps it's a German made doll.

I've scoured the internet for hours looking for something similar... and actually the closest I could find was a German wood doll. But still nothing that showed it would have been from the same maker or period.

I cannot find any markings on her. Nothing on the bottoms of her shoes or any where on limbs. Her clothes are sewn on. So if there was a marking on her body, then I can't see it unless I remove her clothes.

She is about 7 inches in length, and her dress adds another couple inches.

If anyone has any idea of her history and current value, I would love to hear.

Blessings,
Marnie
Title: Re: Antique Wood Doll
Post by: Ipcress on October 16, 2017, 04:33:37 AM: Hi

I think when you say wood it’s actually composition. It could well be German and by a manufacturer called Wittig, as they produced a couple of different sized dolls with almost exactly the same style head.

See here for a larger example

https://img0.etsystatic.com/053/0/7353645/il_570xN.682379984_ogd9.jpg
Title: Re: Antique Wood Doll
Post by: KC on October 16, 2017, 09:23:27 AM: Merged all postings so all photos would be together!
Title: Re: Antique Wood Doll
Post by: Marnie on October 16, 2017, 11:24:22 AM: Yes, icpress!

I believe that is the maker of the doll! Looks just like her.

Thank you so much :)
Title: Re: Antique Wood Doll
Post by: mart on October 16, 2017, 03:54:28 PM: The mark on a doll is usually at the back of the head at the hairline or back of the neck !! Nice heirloom doll you have there !!