A genuine and fully authenticated Käthe Kruse cloth doll from one of the most historically significant periods in the company's history — the final months of the American Occupation Zone (US Zone) era in Germany.

🔖 Markings on the left foot:

• ✅ Hand-signed: "Käthe Kruse"

• ✅ Stamped: "Made in Germany"

• ✅ Stamped: "US Zone"

• ✅ Dated: September 1952

The "US Zone" stamp was only used on German goods produced between 1945 and 1952, during the Allied Occupation of Germany. Käthe Kruse relocated her factory to Donauwörth in the American Zone in 1946. This doll dates from September 1952 — the very last months the US Zone designation was in use, making her a rare transitional piece.

📋 Doll Details:

• Maker: Käthe Kruse, Donauwörth, Germany

• Height: 40 cm (approx. 15.75 inches)

• Head: Painted swivel plastic head — brown eyes, rosy cheeks, heart shaped mouth

• Hair: Original human hair blonde braided pigtails with blue satin ribbons

• Body: Original stuffed cloth body ,sewn-on arms, legs with disc joints

• Clothing: Red floral cotton pinafore, white long-sleeve blouse, knitted socks, brown leather lace-up shoes

⚠️ Condition Notes:
Good vintage condition consistent with 70+ years of age. Please read carefully:

• Repair tape present on the left leg and left hand

• Light age staining to the cloth body (back and lower legs)

• Head and face paint very well preserved

• Hair, clothing, and shoes intact

Sold as-is, as shown in photos. 

A wonderful display or restoration piece. 

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