Name/Title
Furga "S" DollEntry/Object ID
2026.142.01Tags
"S" Dolls by Furga, Doll, European, Furga Dolls, ItalianDescription
Furga "S" doll, the doll is dressed in 19th century fashion. The doll is wearing a red gown, the gown is tied at her waist with a red ribbon, the hem, sleeves, collar, and overlay of the dress are made of white eyelet lace, and around her collar she has another red ribbon. In her hair, she wears a red ribbon and a brown flower, under, she wears a white petticoat and white boots. The doll is blonde and has brown 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
2136Doll 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 wearing a red gown, the gown is tied at her waist with a red ribbon, the hem, sleeves, collar, and overlay of the dress are made of white eyelet lace, and around her collar she has another red ribbon. In her hair, she wears a red ribbon and a brown flower, under, she wears a white petticoat and white boots.Doll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, Rooted Hair, JointedCondition
Scale
C-6: Gently played withLocation
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
