Different Gotz Doll Types

*Götz Puppenmanufaktur* is one of the world's largest doll manufacturers; Götz has been producing high-quality dolls ever since its inception in 1950 by its co-founders, Franz and Marianne Götz.

There are three different *types* of Gotz Dolls produced: **Play Dolls; Handcrafted Dolls**, and **Artist Dolls**.

## 1. PLAY DOLLS

Play Dolls *are dolls intended and designed specifically to invoke and stimulate creative child play.*

Per the 2001 Götz catalog:

> *These dolls are especially made for playing. They will open the doors to the whole world of Götz dolls. They do not have a certificate and or a bracelet.*
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## 2. HANDCRAFTED DOLLS

Handcrafted Dolls *are dolls that are designed specifically by world renown doll artisans.*

The 2002 Gotz catalog1 provides the following description of "HANDCRAFTED AND ARTIST'S DOLLS:"

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> *Our original Götz handcrafted doll line was introduced in 2001 - and it won the hearts of doll-lovers all over the world. Their natural look and fine quality makes these dolls enormously appealing. They are produced in numbered, sometimes even limited editions. At the same time they are suitable for long hours of play time fun. Their clothing is beautifully designed and made to be durable and easy to care for, and the dolls can even be machine washed (gentle cycle, please).*
> *These dolls are dolls for loving, playing, giving and collecting. They meet even the highest standards for aesthetic sense and design. Collectors love them for their fine quality, as attested by their certificate and their production number; for children they are beloved playmates.*
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> *Götz handcrafted dolls are developed in close cooperation with renowned doll artists and stylists. They are durable and easy to care for, so they can be loved for a lifetime. And they are only available in the Götz collection!*
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## 3. ARTISTS DOLLS

Artist Dolls (also referred to as "Designer Dolls") *are exact, mini reproductions of original doll artisan art pieces. These dolls are designed **more for display** than for play.*

The 2002 Gotz catalog1 provides the following description of "HANDCRAFTED AND ARTIST'S DOLLS:"

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> *Götz artist dolls are exquisite, often limited reproductions of original creations from renowned doll artists. They offer everything that collectors look for and appreciate: expressive, detailed faces, clothing made of rich, authentic fabrics and precious accessories and jewelry. Made with loving care and attention to even the smallest detail. Götz artist dolls are real works of art.*
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> *The Götz collection do not only offer a wide selection of precious artist dolls but also exquisite accessories to complete their beautiful appearance. The accessories are handcrafted in our own studios with high quality materials and fabrics. Made with the same quality standards as childrens' clothing. That makes the little beauties fashionable all day long.*
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> *They are so precious and unique that they turn doll-lovers into doll-collectors right away. Götz artist dolls are detailed reproductions of sculptures from international artists, who get their inspirations from different countries all over the world. The result are little personalities, which look so real and life-like, they make you want to share your life with them. Götz artist dolls - this is the doll art perfected!*
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## Handcrafted and Artist Götz Dolls - Certificate of Authenticity and Bracelet

Per Götz1 in 2002:

> *Every artist and handcrafted doll from Götz Puppenmanufaktur is produced in Germany according to sculptures of renowned doll artists. Every detail reflects the highest quality - so beautiful! Your assurance of this fact is the Götz certificate of authenticity indicating the production/limitation number an the Götz bracelet on each handcrafted and artist doll. The production is limited to one year.*
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## References

1. This information comes from/directly from the "MANUFAKTUR 2002" Götz catalog.