Name/Title
Chimney Sweep DollEntry/Object ID
2026.83.01Tags
Doll, Souvenir, French, EuropeanDescription
Souvenir doll, purchased in France. The doll depicts a young boy as a chimney sweep. The boy is dressed in black trousers with white pads on his knees, he has a black overcoat, and a red sash tied around his waist. He wears black shoes, has an orange scarf around his neck and one around his hair as well. He also carries a red ladder. He has brown eyes.Context
Likely purchased as a souvenirCollection
Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
Chimney SweepMade/Created
Date made
circa 1960 - circa 1970Notes
Likely handmadeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Attached to the chestTranscription
"La Ramoneur a la maison c'est le bonheur en toutes saisons"Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The boy is dressed in black trousers with white pads on his knees, he has a black overcoat, and a red sash tied around his waist. He wears black shoes, has an orange scarf around his neck and one around his hair as well. He also carries a red ladder.Condition
Scale
C-6: Gently played withMaterial
Celluloid, FabricLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
January 21, 2026Notes
Small Misc. Dolls Box 1Create Date
January 21, 2026Update Date
January 24, 2026
