A Short History of Hummels
M.I. Hummel is a name known to millions of people the world over - a name that signifies bright young children thoroughly engrossed in their activities, whether they are playing grown-up, doing their farm chores, enjoying time with friends or 
exploring the ways of beloved animals.
Berta Hummel artwork that inspired Hummel - Apple Tree Boy and Hummel Farm Hand
This is the Berta Hummel artwork that inspired the 
Hummel - "Apple Tree Boy" 
 Hummel - Apple Tree Boy

Maria Innocentia Hummel achieved world-renown as the marvelously gifted artist whose sketches, drawings and paintings became the foundation for the three-demensional and basrelief renderings of her work known as Hummels and created by the superlative team of sculptors, 
artists and artisans at the Goebel company.

Berta Hummel with Children
Sister Maria Innocentia - Berta Hummel
and the children
The artist, born in 1909 as Berta Hummel in Massing, Lower Bavaria, Germany, joined the Franciscan Sisters at the convent of Siessen in 1931 and in 1934 she became Sister Maria Innocentia.  She died in November 1946, but her unique depiction of children lives on in an extensive variety of two-demensional products as well as in the 
famous Hummel Figurines available today. 
Berta Hummel work that inspired Hummel - Doll Bath and Hummel - Doctor
This is the Berta Hummel artwork that inspired the 
Hummel - "Doll Bath"
 Hummel - Doll Bath

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