Name/Title
Furga "S" DollEntry/Object ID
2026.143.01Tags
"S" Dolls by Furga, Doll, European, Furga Dolls, ItalianDescription
Furga branded "S" doll. The doll is dressed in late 19th century clothing. She wears a green skirt, it is full length, the bottom of her skirt is made of white lace and features green bows. At her waist, it is tied with a green ribbon. Her top is a long sleeve white and slightly sheer shirt. On the bodice, the chest area has a box shaped detailing out of gold ribbon, her sleeves are made of the same lace. In her hair she has a pink flower, under she wears a white petticoat and white boots. She has blonde hair and 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
2137Doll 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
She wears a green skirt, it is full length, the bottom of her skirt is made of white lace and features green bows. At her waist, it is tied with a green ribbon. Her top is a long sleeve white and slightly sheer shirt. On the bodice, the chest area has a box shaped detailing out of gold ribbon, her sleeves are made of the same lace. In her hair she has a pink flower, under she wears a white petticoat and white boots.Doll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, Rooted Hair, JointedCondition
Scale
C-6: Gently played withColor
White, Gold, Green, PinkLocation
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
