Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: BavariaEntry/Object ID
2026.115.01Tags
Doll, Dolls of All Nations, European, German, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll depicting traditional Bavarian/German dress. The doll is dressed in a dirndl style dress. The skirt of the dress is black, and features blue, brown, black, and white lace embroidery on the bottom portion of the skirt, each colour is its own line. Over top of the skirt, she wears a white apron with lace detailing. On top, she has a white long sleeved shirt, over top she has a green vest, she also wears a gold cross on a black cord. On top of her top, she has a pink shawl detailed with white flowers, the shawl is trimmed in red fringe. She also has white socks, black shoes, and black polka dot bloomers. She has a fishnet veil on her head. The doll is blonde with blue eyes.Context
Likely purchased as a souvenirCollection
Cultural Dolls, Dolls of All NationsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
BavariaMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950 - circa 1960Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a dirndl style dress. The skirt of the dress is black, and features blue, brown, black, and white lace embroidery on the bottom portion of the skirt, each colour is its own line. Over top of the skirt, she wears a white apron with lace detailing. On top, she has a white long sleeved shirt, over top she has a green vest, she also wears a gold cross on a black cord. On top of her top, she has a pink shawl detailed with white flowers, the shawl is trimmed in red fringe. She also has white socks, black shoes, and black polka dot bloomers. She has a fishnet veil on her head.Doll Features
Feature
Jointed, Stationary EyesCondition
Scale
C-6: Gently played withNotes
Since the doll is jointed, the joints are a bit looseMaterial
Celluloid, FabricColor
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Pink, Red, WhiteLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
January 31, 2026Notes
Glass Case Doll and Miniatures Box 1Create Date
January 31, 2026Update Date
January 31, 2026
