{"product_id":"antique-vintage-doll-in-black-suit-with-hat-early-20th-century-collectible","title":"Vintage Erna Meyer German Bendable Amish Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis miniature poseable dollhouse doll represents the remarkable craftsmanship of post-war German toy makers, particularly workshops like Erna Meyer and Caco. Specialized in creating 'Biegepuppen' or bendable figures for 1:12 scale dioramas, these artisans utilized a flexible wire armature wrapped in rolled paper and thread to allow for natural posing. Dressed in the iconic, simple garb of an Amish or Quaker gentleman, this figure features a dark felted suit complete with a frock jacket, matching trousers, and a wide-brimmed black felt hat, capturing regional American sectarian dress through a European toy-making lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specific specimen displays unique characteristics that tell its archival history. A split along the seam of the trousers offers a rare, educational glimpse of the underlying rolled-paper and wire-wrapped construction core. On the back of the jacket, two white paper residue patches remain from where the doll was once glued or mounted to a collector's display card or shadow box showcase. Rather than a detraction, this residue preserves the doll's historical provenance as a curated museum or showcase piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis miniature doll measures approximately 6 inches in height, 2.5 inches in width, and weighs less than 0.1 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patina \u0026 Prose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340383666333,"sku":"PP-113024-17","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/4923\/2285\/files\/vintage-erna-meyer-german-bendable-amish-doll_01.jpg?v=1783714192","url":"https:\/\/patinaandprose.com\/products\/antique-vintage-doll-in-black-suit-with-hat-early-20th-century-collectible","provider":"Patina \u0026 Prose","version":"1.0","type":"link"}