Gambina Doll: Scarlett

Manufactured Doll

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Shaanti International Museum of Costumes and Dolls

Name/Title

Gambina Doll: Scarlett

Entry/Object ID

2026.233.01

Tags

Gambina Dolls, Doll, North America

Description

Gambina branded doll, the doll is the Scarlett model. The doll is dressed in a white gown with red polka dots and a red underskirt. The hem, collar, and cuffs of the dress are trimmed in white lace. There is a red ribbon tied around her waist, and a red bow with two red roses tying up her overskirt showing off the red underskirt. Under, she wears a white petticoat, white bloomers with red polka dots, and white shoes. On her head, she wears a large hat, it is white with red polka dots, it is trimmed in white lace, and features red roses and red tule on the top. She also wears a red bow in her hair. She has black hair and blue eyes.

Use

Collectable item

Context

C.V. Gambina Inc. dolls are collectible, handmade, Southern-themed dolls established in New Orleans in 1975 by Charles Vincent Gambina. Known for their unique, detailed clothing and regional character, these dolls come in vinyl, cloth, and porcelain varieties, with popular models including "Ninkie," "Cleo," and "Scarlett".

Collection

Gambina Dolls

Cataloged By

Kat Bezaire

Category

Doll

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

SIMCAD Original Number Label

Other Number

440

Doll Name

Scarlett

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Gambina Dolls

Date made

circa 1975

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

11-1/2 in

Clothing

Clothing Type

Original

Clothing Description

The doll is dressed in a white gown with red polka dots and a red underskirt. The hem, collar, and cuffs of the dress are trimmed in white lace. There is a red ribbon tied around her waist, and a red bow with two red roses tying up her overskirt showing off the red underskirt. Under, she wears a white petticoat, white bloomers with red polka dots, and white shoes. On her head, she wears a large hat, it is white with red polka dots, it is trimmed in white lace, and features red roses and red tule on the top. She also wears a red bow in her hair.

Hair

Color

Black

Type

Nylon

Doll Features

Feature

Sleep Eyes

Condition

Scale

C-8: Dolls or clothing flawless

Notes

She has some scuffs and marks on her face

Material

Fabric, Plastic

Color

Red, White

Location

Location

Room

Shaanti International Museum of Costume and Dolls

Date

February 25, 2026

Notes

Small Misc Dolls Box 3

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

February 25, 2026

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

February 25, 2026