Name/Title
Bride and Groom Doll Boxed SetEntry/Object ID
2026.113.01-03Tags
Doll, Dolls of All NationsDescription
Dolls of All Nations box set of two dolls, bride and groom. The dolls are in their original box and contain one male doll and one female doll.
Components:
01- Box: the original box reads "Bride and Groom" in brown lettering surrounded by blue filler. The box has a blue decorative design pattern, mimicking bridal items. There is visible damage to the box, it is missing part of its side.
02 - Groom: the groom is dressed in black and white pinstripe trousers, a white undershirt, a black vest, black tie, and black tailcoat. He also wears a white flower in his lapel and a black top hat with black shoes. He has brown molded hair and blue stationary eyes. The doll is 7" tall.
03 - Bride: the bride is dressed in an ivory gown with lace detailing on the hem and sleeves. She has a beige coloured flower pinned onto her chest as well. On her head she has a brown fishnet veil with a cream coloured flower. She wears white shoes. She is blonde with nylon hair and has blue stationary eyes. The doll is 6" tall.Context
"Dolls of All Nations" refers to a genre of collectible dolls produced by several different companies from the 1940s through the 1990s, rather than a single, continuous company.
1940s–1950s (Duchess Doll Corp): The Duchess Doll Corporation of Jackson Heights, New York, created 7.5-inch hard plastic dolls with sleeping eyes, often sold in boxes labeled "Dolls of the Nations".
1950s (Admiration Toy Co.): Also produced a "Dolls of All Countries" series during this era, featuring 7.5-inch plastic dolls with native attire.
1980s (Lido Products): Lido Products of Chicago, IL, produced 9.5-inch plastic "Dolls of All Nations" (e.g., a 1984 France doll).
1990s (Dayton Hudson/Target): In the 1990s, the Dayton Hudson Corporation (which operated Target) released a series of 13-inch collectible dolls representing different countries, such as the 1991 England "Samantha" doll.Collection
Dolls of All NationsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
Bride and GroomMade/Created
Manufacturer
Dolls of All NationsDate made
circa 1940 - circa 1950Dimensions
Dimension Description
Box Dimensions, see description for dollsHeight
2 inWidth
10 inLength
9 inClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
See descriptionCondition
Scale
C-7: Display qualityNotes
The bride doll's arms have become detached, visible damage to boxParts
Count
3Parts
box, groom, brideMaterial
Celluloid, Plastic, Fabric, Cardboard, PaperColor
Black, White, Brown, BlueLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
January 31, 2026Notes
Glass Case Doll and Miniatures Box 1Create Date
January 31, 2026Update Date
January 31, 2026