Name/Title
Martin Luther DollEntry/Object ID
2026.232.01Tags
Historical Figures, Doll, European, GermanDescription
Martin Luther doll, the doll depicts the famous historical figure of Martin Luther. The doll is dressed in a brown robe, it is tied around its waist with a beige rope cord. On his feet, he wears brown leather sandals. The doll has brown hair and brown eyes.Context
The doll depicts the famous historical figure of Martin Luther. Martin Luther (1483–1546) was a German theologian, priest, and seminal figure of the 16th-century Protestant Reformation. By challenging the Roman Catholic Church’s sale of indulgences with his Ninety-five Theses in 1517, he advocated for salvation through faith alone, sparking a movement that fundamentally reshaped Western ChristianityCollection
Historical FiguresCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
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
1752Doll Name
Martin LutherMade/Created
Date made
circa 1960Notes
No identifiable makers marksClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a brown robe, it is tied around its waist with a beige rope cord. On his feet, he wears brown leather sandals.Condition
Scale
C-5: Wear and tear visible to everyoneNotes
The doll is a cloth doll with ceramic limbs and a ceramic head. The stuffing in the cloth body is coming out where the limbs are attached. The paint on his head is also wornMaterial
Ceramic, Fabric, WoodLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
February 25, 2026Notes
Small Misc Dolls Box 3Create Date
February 25, 2026Update Date
February 25, 2026