Name/Title
Dolls of All Nations: Bride DollEntry/Object ID
2026.240.01Tags
Doll, Dolls of All Nations, BrideDescription
Dolls of All Nations branded bride doll. The doll is dressed in a white bridal style gown. The gown has a white lace trim, the center of the skirt of the dress is made up of tiers of white tule, and outlined in white lace. At her waist, she has a white flower and two white ribbons. In her hand she carries a white flower bouquet. Under, she wears white slippers. The cuffs and collar of her dress are also trimmed in white lace. She wears a white fishnet veil trimmed in white lace. The doll has blue eyes and blonde hair.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
BrideMade/Created
Manufacturer
Dolls of All NationsDate made
circa 1950Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The gown has a white lace trim, the center of the skirt of the dress is made up of tiers of white tule, and outlined in white lace. At her waist, she has a white flower and two white ribbons. In her hand she carries a white flower bouquet. Under, she wears white slippers. The cuffs and collar of her dress are also trimmed in white lace. She wears a white fishnet veil trimmed in white lace.Doll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, Fully JointedCondition
Scale
C-7: Display qualityNotes
She has some stains on her gownMaterial
Plastic, Fabric, PaintLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
February 25, 2026Notes
Small Misc Dolls Box 3Create Date
February 25, 2026Update Date
February 25, 2026