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What makes character dolls highly desired collectibles, are the
realistic expressions that distinguish them from the blank expressions
of factory-made ordinary dolls. Character dolls of pre-World War I
Germany were modeled after real children. Not only were their features
astoundingly real, they were shown with emotional expressions common to
childhood, such as pouting, sniveling, or laughing. These dolls are
valuable because of their desirability and rarity. Their clothing was
also advanced for the times, with detailed and elaborate outfits.
Because they were realistic and often of a harder composition, they were
not manufactured for a long time, as most children preferred a soft,
cuddly dolls that were invariably cute and contented. Good condition is
important, as the dolls need to have unbroken parts and faces that have
not been handled or dragged excessively by children. Look for original
clothing, eyes that are painted rather than glass, and original hair
wigs. Those with dramatic childhood expressions are preferred.
