Who is Kathe Kruse?

Käthe Kruse, born Katharina Simon (17 September 1883, in Dambrau – 19 July 1968, in Murnau am Staffelsee) was a notable pioneer of German doll-making and went on to establish manufacturing principles which persist to this day.

How do you date a Kathe Kruse doll?

Kathe Kruse dolls are usually signed with their date of manufacture on their right foot–in this case, it says “Mai 85”, which in German means May 1985. On antique dolls, these dates and signatures are many times illegible, or rubbed away with time.

Are Gotz dolls still made in Germany?

Götz dolls are still produced in Germany in one of the largest doll factories in the world. Dolls that have been produced by Götz range in size from miniatures by German artist Ulrike Hutt up to nearly 40-inch dolls by Indonesian artist Dwi.

Are Gotz dolls made in China?

Where are the dolls made? Answer: Gotz dolls are designed in Germany and made with strict care in China.

Where are Gotz dolls manufactured?

Germany
Götz dolls are still produced in Germany in one of the largest doll factories in the world.

Are American Girl dolls the same size as Gotz?

The Gotz dolls are a FANTASTIC deal! They are the same size as the AG dolls and can share all the same clothes, they are very well made, and we have had no quality issues at all.

Are Gotz dolls marked?

This Gotz doll is roughly 18″ tall and currently has no known neckstamp marking.

Do our generation clothes fit Gotz dolls?

The 18″ doll clothes that they sell (Our Generation dolls / American Girl dolls) usually do not fit. The 18″ doll clothes that they sell (Our Generation dolls / American Girl dolls) usually do not fit. The sewing patterns I have are for 18″ dolls and every item I make the pattern needs to be adjusted.

Are American Girl dolls and our generation dolls the same size?

What’s really cool is American Girl (like our American Girl Gabby) and Our Generation Dolls and accessories are totally interchangeable. Since the dolls are all the same height (18 inches), and pretty much the same size, their clothes and shoes fit all of the dolls.

Where are Gotz dolls made?

Are Gotz dolls a good quality?

The Gotz dolls are a FANTASTIC deal! They are the same size as the AG dolls and can share all the same clothes, they are very well made, and we have had no quality issues at all. My daughter loves her hair – very full and thick. Nice expression on her face too!