Name/Title
Furga "S" DollEntry/Object ID
2026.141.01Tags
Furga Dolls, "S" Dolls by Furga, Doll, European, ItalianDescription
Furga doll from the "S" doll collection. The doll is depicting 19th century fashion. The doll is dressed in a peach coloured gown, the gown features white lace detailing on the bodice, waist, cuffs, and one of the panels in the center of the skirt. In the skirt of the dress there is a white panel. Under, she wears a white petticoat and white boots. On her head, she wears a peach coloured bonnet with a white trim. There is also a large net piece that ties it to her head, it is beige in colour. The doll has blonde hair and blue eyes.Context
Furga dolls, produced in Canneto sull'Oglio, Italy, since 1872, are iconic Italian, mid-century fashion dolls, particularly famous for the 1960s Alta Moda (High Fashion) line. Key models include 18-inch vinyl, detailed "S Girls" (Susanna, Sheila, Sylvie) launched in 1965 with elaborate outfits, often featuring unique shiny plastic eyes and luxurious yarn eyelashes.Collection
Furga DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex CountyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
SIMCAD Original Number LabelOther Number
2135Doll Name
"S" DollMade/Created
Manufacturer
Furga DollsDate made
circa 1960Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Back of her headTranscription
"Furga Italy"Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a peach coloured gown, the gown features white lace detailing on the bodice, waist, cuffs, and one of the panels in the center of the skirt. In the skirt of the dress there is a white panel. Under, she wears a white petticoat and white boots. On her head, she wears a peach coloured bonnet with a white trim. There is also a large net piece that ties it to her head, it is beige in colour.Doll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, Rooted HairCondition
Scale
C-6: Gently played withNotes
Her hair is disheveled, signs of play, small stain on her bonnetLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
February 9, 2026Notes
Large Misc Dolls Box 1Create Date
February 9, 2026Update Date
February 9, 2026
