Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: AustriaEntry/Object ID
2026.329.01Tags
Doll, European, Austrian, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional Austrian folk attire. The doll is dressed in a white gown, the hem of the skirt is made of white fringe, under he wears black boots. Over top, the doll wears a black apron with black fringe, it is decorated with embroidered colourful flowers and embroidery. The sleeves of the gown are also decorated with colourful embroidery, and trimmed in white lace. On the bodice, there is also colourful embroidery down the bodice and collar, and over top he wears a black vest, it is trimmed in gold. On his head, he wears a black cap with a red, white, and blue ribbon. The doll has blue eyes, and a hard plastic face and fabric body.Context
Likely purchased as a souvenirCollection
Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
SouvenirMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950Notes
No identifiable makers marksEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a white gown, the hem of the skirt is made of white fringe, under he wears black boots. Over top, the doll wears a black apron with black fringe, it is decorated with embroidered colourful flowers and embroidery. The sleeves of the gown are also decorated with colourful embroidery, and trimmed in white lace. On the bodice, there is also colourful embroidery down the bodice and collar, and over top he wears a black vest, it is trimmed in gold. On his head, he wears a black cap with a red, white, and blue ribbon.Condition
Scale
C-4: Lots of flaws and spotsNotes
Lots of damage, cracks and stains on his face, his boots are also damaged. There is also discolouration happening on his headMaterial
Plastic, Fabric, PaintColor
White, Blue, Black, Orange, Green, Yellow, Purple, PinkLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
April 6, 2026Notes
Austria Hungary Dolls Box 1Create Date
April 6, 2026Update Date
April 6, 2026
