Vintage Casa Carioca Doll – Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany – post-war history

Description

Discover a piece of post-war history with this charming vintage fabric doll from the iconic Casa Carioca nightclub in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. This doll is a rare promotional souvenir from the 1930s/1940s to the 1950s, a time when Casa Carioca served as a popular retreat for U.S. Army soldiers.

The doll features a hand-painted, pressed cloth head with the distinctive “Garmisch face” and an upturned nose, exuding a highly characterized expression. It is dressed in an elegant dark green velvet dress, adding to its vintage allure.

The doll is mounted on a wooden base inscribed with “CASA CARIOCA • Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany,” an original feature designed to display the doll as a cherished souvenir. This item is not just a collectible but a tangible piece of German-American military and entertainment history, perfect for history enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone fascinated by the post-WWII era.

FEATURES:
• Type: Vintage fabric doll mounted on a wooden base
• Origin: Casa Carioca nightclub, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
• Era: 1930s/1940s to 1950s
• Distinctive Features: Hand-painted “Garmisch face” with upturned nose, dark green velvet dress
• Materials: Firmly-stuffed cloth body, pressed cloth head, velvet dress, wooden base
• Condition: Good for its age, with signs of wear such as creases, fading, or minor discoloration
• Dimensions: Doll approximately 12 inches tall, base approximately 3 inches wide
• Provenance: Promotional souvenir for the Casa Carioca club, a U.S. Army-established nightclub
• Historical Significance: Represents post-war German-American military and entertainment history