Name/Title
Chiquita DollEntry/Object ID
2026.15.01Tags
Caribbean, Virgin Islands, Doll, SouvenirDescription
Chiquita doll from the Virgin Islands, likely purchased as a souvenir from a traveler. The doll is dressed in a traditional Caribbean style dress, the underskirt is blue with white flowers trimmed with white lace, the overskirt and top is a white fabric with pink flowers trimmed in the same white lace. The doll also has hoop earrings, and a red scarf tied over her hair. On top of her head, she has a wicker basket full of flowers and a banana.Use
Collectable piece. for display.Context
Likely purchased as a souvenir.Collection
Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
Chiquita DollInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Sewn to her skirtTranscription
A Chiquita Doll from Virgin IslandsClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a traditional Caribbean style dress, the underskirt is blue with white flowers trimmed with white lace, the overskirt and top is a white fabric with pink flowers trimmed in the same white lace. The doll also has hoop earrings, and a red scarf tied over her hair. On top of her head, she has a wicker basket full of flowers and a banana.Condition
Scale
C-3: DamagedNotes
She is missing her left armColor
Yellow, Red, Black, White, Pink, Green, BlueLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
January 10, 2026Notes
Caribbean and South American Dolls Box 1General Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
The doll is attached to her standCreate Date
January 10, 2026Update Date
January 24, 2026
