"Käthe Kruse, born Katharina Simon (17 September 1883 in Dambrau – 19 July 1968 in Murnau am Staffelsee) was a notable pioneer of German doll-making and ...
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went on to establish manufacturing principles which persist to this day. Her original dolls remain very collectible due to their realism and durability, and fetch high prices from collectors." - (en.wikipedia.org 28.12.2019)