Kley & Hahn 22″ doll, circa 1911
$990
The Kley & Hahn Doll Factory was founded in Germany in 1895 and is renown for quality. From 1902-1931 they made many dolls including this beauty. My grandmother received this doll in 1911 on her 11th birthday and named her Wilhemina Ruth.
Made in Germany by Kley & Hahn Doll Company, circa 1911
22″ tall
Bisque head and shoulder plate marked “KH 1600 2 Germany”
Kid leather body & cloth jointed body (good antique condition)
- original cascading blonde curled wig
- feathered painted brows & lashes
- brown glass eyes close/sleeps
- open mouth with teeth — comes with her own toothbrush!
- doll stand included with sale
- dolly’s kleanwell toothbrush (in original box, original shipping box, instructions)
- several pieces of clothing included: exquisite antique coat, cotton dress, pantaloons, slip, coat, more.
Condition is generally excellent with these exceptions: Wilhemina’s cloth & leather arms were replaced in the 80’s with leather and bisque, but the original arms are included. See detailed photos.
Notable: Wilhemina Ruth comes with many pieces of Victorian era clothing(pantaloons, white cotton socks, hand crocheted shawl) — including a magnificent tooth brush and never worn shoes!
