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Posted 3 years ago
freedomgir…
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These are two cloth dolls that my aunt used to own. They have no markings and I have no idea of where they are from. Are they German? or Austrian?
I am not even sure the hats in the picture go with them, but were in same box. Possibly also a hammock with them? Although that could be with another doll that was in the box. I do have a picture of my aunt and her girlfriend holding these dolls (1940 something). Each doll is about 19" in length. If anyone can help me identify I would love to know.
German DollsFor more than four centuries, Germany was a global center for dolls, foster…