Regal Doll

Name/Title

Regal Doll

Entry/Object ID

2026.140.01

Tags

Regal Toy Company, Doll, North America

Description

Regal Toy Company branded regal doll. The doll is depicting 18th century fashion. The doll is dressed in a blue velvet gown, the hem, shoulders, and collar of the dress are trimmed in white lace. The bodice of the dress also features two lace detailing. The front panel of her dress features 3 tiers of the same white lace as her hem, shoulders, and collar. The doll also wears a blue velvet beret style hat, it is adorned with the white lace as well as white flowers. Under, she wears a white petticoat and white shoes. The doll is made of hard plastic, she is blonde with blue eyes.

Use

Collectable item.

Context

The Regal Toy Company, a prominent Canadian manufacturer based in Toronto (1959–1979), was founded by Solomon Frank Samuels and his brother Ben, specializing in plastic and vinyl dolls. Known for iconic Canadian-themed dolls, such as Mounties, Inuit figures, and the Karen Magnussen doll, they were distinct from the earlier, unrelated American "Regal Doll Manufacturing Co" (active 1920s-1930s). The company continued operating through the 1970s before concluding its production run.

Collection

Regal Toy Company

Cataloged By

Kat Bezaire

Category

Doll

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County

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

2142

Doll Name

Regal Doll

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Regal Toy Company

Date made

circa 1970

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Back of her neck

Transcription

"Regal Toy"

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

22 in

Clothing

Clothing Type

Original

Clothing Description

The doll is dressed in a blue velvet gown, the hem, shoulders, and collar of the dress are trimmed in white lace. The bodice of the dress also features two lace detailing. The front panel of her dress features 3 tiers of the same white lace as her hem, shoulders, and collar. The doll also wears a blue velvet beret style hat, it is adorned with the white lace as well as white flowers. Under, she wears a white petticoat and white shoes.

Hair

Color

Blonde

Type

Nylon

Doll Features

Feature

Sleep Eyes, Rooted Hair

Condition

Scale

C-6: Gently played with

Notes

She has some scuffs on her face

Accessories

Accessory

Mount

Material

Fabric, Plastic

Color

Blue, White

Location

Location

Room

Shaanti International Museum of Costume and Dolls

Date

February 9, 2026

Notes

Large Misc Dolls Box 1

Create Date

February 9, 2026

Update Date

February 9, 2026