Vintage / Antique Handmade Hansel & Gretel Dolls OOAK Pair Set RARE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:22482865 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown |
| Doll Size: 15 in. | Material: Cloth |
| Features: Antique, Handmade, OOAK |
What a find! Handmade OOAK "Hansel & Gretel" dolls from classic children's FAIRY TALES.Hansel and Gretel are characters from one of the most famous Fairy Tales of all time. Of German origin, by the Brothers Grimm and published in 1812 as part of a collection of "Children's and Household Tales." Hansel and Gretel are a young brother and sister threatened by an evil witch living deep in the forest in a house constructed of cake and confectionery. The two children save their lives by ...outwitting her.Whoever made these did a fantastic job! The bodies appear to be covered in thick old stockings. There is some raw spots here and there - see Gretel's face. Hansel's leather suspenders are torn.Hansel comes outfitted in embroidered Bavaria lederhosen complete with green leather suspenders! He has knitted sox and leather shoes. Muslim long sleeved shirt and red tie/scarf at the neck. Yarn hair and felt Bavaria hat.His little sister, Gretel, is costumed in a plaid cotton skirt with ivory mesh-type apron. A cotton blouse, red bodice, and embroidered Bavaria hat complete her fairy tale ensemble. No detail has been spared to bring these delightful fairy tale characters vividly to life.Dolls are approximately 15" tall.
