Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: AustriaEntry/Object ID
2026.330.01Tags
Austrian, Doll, European, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional Austrian folk attire. The doll is dressed in a white skirt patterned with a white floral design, it also has a white panel decorated with black embroidery, at the hem, it is decorated with red and green ribbon. Under, she wears a white petticoat and red shoes. Over the skirt, the doll wears a black apron patterned with colourful embroidered flowers and patterns, it is also trimmed in black fringe. On top, the doll wears a purple top with puffy sleeves trimmed in white lace, the top is also patterned with white and blue printed flowers. The collar and hem of the top is also black, it also has three white fabric buttons, it also has a white panel on the bodice that is decorated with green, blue, and red embroidery. On her head, she wears a red head scarf patterned with blue flowers, and has a fuzzy top on it made of orange, green, white, and pink fabric. The doll has blue eyes, she has a hard plastic face and a 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 ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
SIMCAD Original Number LabelOther Number
747Doll 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 skirt patterned with a white floral design, it also has a white panel decorated with black embroidery, at the hem, it is decorated with red and green ribbon. Under, she wears a white petticoat and red shoes. Over the skirt, the doll wears a black apron patterned with colourful embroidered flowers and patterns, it is also trimmed in black fringe. On top, the doll wears a purple top with puffy sleeves trimmed in white lace, the top is also patterned with white and blue printed flowers. The collar and hem of the top is also black, it also has three white fabric buttons, it also has a white panel on the bodice that is decorated with green, blue, and red embroidery. On her head, she wears a red head scarf patterned with blue flowers, and has a fuzzy top on it made of orange, green, white, and pink fabric.Condition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessMaterial
Fabric, Plastic, PaintColor
White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Orange, PurpleLocation
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
