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Doll: boy in waist coat

Doll: boy in waist coat
Title
Doll: boy in waist coat
Object name 
Miniature doll
Date 
1930-1940
Medium 
Ceramic, textile, paint
Dimensions 
Overall: 4 x 3 x 3/4 in. ( 10.2 x 7.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description 
Miniature boy doll with painted porcelain head with silver hair, blue eyes, and red tinted cheeks; painted porcelain body with limbs jointed at shoulder and hip; blue felt jacket with tails, printed cotton vest, lace collar, black bowtie, black knee breeches, and brown painted shoes.
Object Number 
INV.10996
Marks 
impressed: on back: "Germany"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.