Handcrafted and artistic: Kathe Kruse began making dolls for her children as a soft, more natural-looking alternative to the porcelain dolls of the time. Her dolls are famous for their child-like and innocent expressions.
Distinct materials: Early dolls were made with a cloth or textile head and bodies. Faces were meticulously hand-painted. Some later dolls had hard plastic, celluloid, or bisque heads.
Construction variations: The doll's design evolved over the years, leading to different constructions that can help determine the age.
Company history: The company's production evolved, moving from Berlin to Bad Kosen and then to Donauworth, Germany, after World War II. Dolls from different production periods and locations have unique characteristics that appeal to collectors.

Both dolls have signed and numbered feet

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