Name/Title
Gorham Around the World Doll: ItalyEntry/Object ID
2026.474.01Tags
Doll, European, Gorham Dolls, Italian, SouvenirDescription
Gorham around the world doll, Italy, the doll depicts traditional Italian folk attire. The doll is dressed in a white dress that features a panel of green ribbon outlined in white lace as well as a red panel on the skirt. Under, she wears white bloomers and black shoes. Over it, she wears a green apron hemmed in white lace, above it there is a black panel with embroidered red flowers, and a red ribbon. The dress also has a red bodice, a white lace trim, and red, green, and white ribbon. On her head she wears a white lace bonnet. The doll has brown hair and brown eyes, her body is fabric but her arms, legs, and head are porcelain.Context
Gorham dolls were a popular line of collectible porcelain and vinyl dolls produced primarily during the 1980s and early 1990s by the well-known American silver company, Gorham Manufacturing Company. The company is no longer in the business of manufacturing these dolls, and the doll line itself has been discontinued.Collection
Cultural Dolls, Gorham DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
ItalyMade/Created
Manufacturer
Gorham DollsDate made
circa 1985Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Around her wristTranscription
"Gorham Around the World Italy"Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a white dress that features a panel of green ribbon outlined in white lace as well as a red panel on the skirt. Under, she wears white bloomers and black shoes. Over it, she wears a green apron hemmed in white lace, above it there is a black panel with embroidered red flowers, and a red ribbon. The dress also has a red bodice, a white lace trim, and red, green, and white ribbon. On her head she wears a white lace bonnet.Hair
Color
BrownType
Angora Goat HairCondition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessMaterial
Fabric, Porcelain, PaintColor
Red, White, Green, BlackLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
August 10, 2026Notes
Misc Cultural Dolls Box 1Create Date
August 10, 2026Update Date
August 10, 2026