{"product_id":"vintage-gdr-doll-east-german-45-cm-folk-costume","title":"Vintage GDR Doll 45 cm (18 in) – East German Doll in Folk-Style Costume","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage GDR doll is a 45 cm (approx. 18 in) vinyl doll from the German Democratic Republic, with the classic big-eyed “sweet face” look that made East German dolls popular with collectors. She is dressed in a folk-style costume and has been beautifully preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectible doll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e GDR (East Germany \/ Deutsche Demokratische Republik)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 cm (approx. 18 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl and plastic; face with a soft, matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large turquoise eyes with thick eyelashes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooted, voluminous ash-toned hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Movable limbs and head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutfit:\u003c\/strong\u003e White peasant-style blouse with eyelet lace, red felt vest, colorful plaid skirt with gold-tone buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The face makeup is original and vibrant, and the eyes are clear and bright with the eyelashes intact. The hair is thick, soft and easy to style. The body is clean with no major scuffs or damage, and the outfit is remarkably well preserved for its age. Please see all photos for a detailed look at the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDolls from the GDR are known for their durability and for the quality of their vinyl and synthetic hair. At 45 cm, this one is a generous size, and the large-eyed face is a hallmark of East German toy design of the era. The folk-style costume, with its lace-trimmed blouse, felt vest and plaid skirt, adds charm and makes the doll ready for display straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage GDR doll is a lovely piece for collectors of European vintage toys, Eastern Bloc childhood memorabilia or dolls in national and folk dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681722269845,"sku":"EBAY-406901904365","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/vintage-gdr-doll-east-german-45-cm-folk-costume-1.jpg?v=1791708816","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/vintage-gdr-doll-east-german-45-cm-folk-costume","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}