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Germany Girl Wearing Traditional Dirndl, Apron, Shawl, and Hat (Close Up)

Germany Girl Wearing Traditional Dirndl, Apron, Shawl, and Hat (Close Up)

This handcrafted porcelain doll is part of Schneider's European Folklore Collection. Schneider has been producing handmade dolls in Germany since 1934. This female doll is wearing the national costume of Bavaria. Schneider Dolls have hand painted porcelain faces and porcelain hands, legs and feet. They also have glass eyes, embroidery, and genuine leather shoes. This young girl is wearing the traditional Bavarian costume and has a double slip trimmed in lace with pantaloons. She has a white floral embroidered apron and lace, black shoes, and a hat with a feather and decorative trim. Certificate: "This exclusive doll has been designed by Walter Schneider GmbH & Co, KG for the discerning collector. We guarantee herewith the authenticity and high quality of the doll. Each detail has been hand-crafted by skilled artisans." The figure stands 12 inches (30 cm) tall.

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Galleries: Ceramic, Europe, Hat
Keywords: girl, hat, All_Germany_Schneider, Bavaria, Europe, Germany, Schneider, apron, artisan, dirndl, doll, embroidery, female, figure, figurine, folklore, handcrafted, handmade, pantaloons, porcelain, traditional costume
Photo Location: FCIT Photo Studio, Tampa, FL
Photographer: Dr. Ann E. Barron
Date of Photo: 05/30/2013
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.0666667
F Number: 22
Original Dimensions: 3744×5616
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 28°3'40.85"N 82°24'36.26"W
Picture Number: 27368