Niles, IL. Cook County, 13 miles NW of Loop. In the early 1830s, German farmers flocked to the area around present-day Waukegan Road and Milwaukee Avenue, which came to be known as Dutchman's Point. John Schadiger and Julius Perren were the first, build- ing an unusual house that had no windows and a single door.
Note the size of the doll, the material the doll is made of, the type of eyes, hair and clothing details. Next, check the doll for markings. Most doll marks are found on the back of the head, on the torso, and sometimes the feet. All letters, numbers and symbols may be important. Don't forget to look for labels on the doll clothing, or paper labels. If the markings contain the name of a doll manufacturer, you are halfway there!
Yes, No. 67 is Doll Mother. It was released in the late 1930's and was first known as Little Doll Mother. Please compare the Hummel Marks to determine which one is yours. I have two inherited porcelain figures which have been damaged and which I need to value for insurance claim purposes.. First is of two children (girls?) sheltering under a large umbrella. Marks on base are 71,V with inset mark (bee?), Western Germany and on side of base, MC Hummel with the C reversed.