Name/Title
Dolls of All Nations: GroomEntry/Object ID
2026.159.01Tags
Doll, Dolls of All NationsDescription
Dolls of All Nations branded groom doll, the doll is dressed as if he is a groom in a wedding. The doll is wearing grey and white pinstripe trousers, with black shoes. On top, he wears a white dress shirt and a white vest, over top, he wears a black tailcoat. He also wears a white bowtie and a white flower in his lapel. On his head, he wears a white top hat. The doll has brown hair and blue eyes.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
GroomMade/Created
Manufacturer
Dolls of All NationsDate made
circa 1960Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is wearing grey and white pinstripe trousers, with black shoes. On top, he wears a white dress shirt and a white vest, over top, he wears a black tailcoat. He also wears a white bowtie and a white flower in his lapel. On his head, he wears a white top hat.Condition
Scale
C-7: Display qualityLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
February 14, 2026Notes
Small Misc Dolls Box 2Create Date
February 14, 2026Update Date
February 14, 2026