auctioning: PORCELAIN AMISH DOLL JULIE GOOD-KRUGER ' AMISH BLESSING' COLLECTION " ADAM " This is the very first collection of porcelain dolls designed by artist Julie Good-Kruger for the Edwin M. Knowles China Co in the 1980's ending in the early 1990's He has his original box & wrappings Height in kneeling position about 13 inches His certificate of authenticity reads his number is 4683DA in the edition ending Dec 31 1992 Also included is Adam's story of building a bird house for his sisters ( other dolls in the collection ) and a description of the artist This doll was in my Mother's collection Displayed behind glass doors of a curio cabinet We lived in Lancaster PA and my Mother knew the artist's family The artist won numerous awards for sculpting incredibly lifelike child dolls In the 'Amish Blessings ' collection she captured as authentically as possible the love these people have for their children and the traditions they hold close to their hearts! There are 5 dolls from this collection of my Mother's,each more adorable than the next I will be auctioning each of them within the next week or so If you are a collector,you will Love these dolls as much and as carefully as my Mother had done over the years Please examine the photos for more details We accept PAY PAL This item will be shipped PRIORITY MAIL Insurance, if wanted is extra I am not responsible for items lost or damaged in shipment The doll will be packed very well to the best of my ability Thanks for looking Happy bidding !!