Why Don Amish Dolls Have Faces?
Folklore about Amish dolls has existed for years. According to one common but unverifiable story, a little girl named Suzie received a doll as a Christmas gift from her teacher. When she brought the doll home from school, her dad removed the head and replaced it with a sock, telling her, “Only God makes people.”LifestyleAmish dolls appear in the likeness of Amish people. According to Ohio’s Amish Country, their dress symbolizes faith, humility and separation from the world.ChildrenAccording to Dig Antiques, faceless dolls may stem from the religious upbringing of Amish children. They learn early not to pose for photographs, and they cannot own mirrors.
