Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: Belgium GuardEntry/Object ID
2026.223.01Tags
Belgium, Doll, European, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts a Belgium guard. The doll is dressed in beige trousers that feature lace trim on the hem, and black, yellow, and red stripes down the seams and around the doll's waist, one leg has a black griffon, the other a red griffon. The doll wears wooden clogs with yellow pom poms. On top, the doll wears a beige tunic, the seams again have the black, yellow, and red stripes, the cuffs and collar have a white lace trim, and the collar has a white bow. The center of the tunic also has the black, yellow, and red stripes. The doll also has two bells adorned to its trousers and one on its tunic. In one hand, the doll carries a white basket with an orange lining. On its head, the doll wears a white headdress, it has a golden "V' in the center, and on top it has white pipe cleaners, it also has sections of white fabric hanging from it. The doll is blonde with blue eyes.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
379Doll Name
Belgium GuardMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950Notes
No identifiable makers marksClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in beige trousers that feature lace trim on the hem, and black, yellow, and red stripes down the seams and around the doll's waist, one leg has a black griffon, the other a red griffon. The doll wears wooden clogs with yellow pom poms. On top, the doll wears a beige tunic, the seams again have the black, yellow, and red stripes, the cuffs and collar have a white lace trim, and the collar has a white bow. The center of the tunic also has the black, yellow, and red stripes. The doll also has two bells adorned to its trousers and one on its tunic. In one hand, the doll carries a white basket with an orange lining. On its head, the doll wears a white headdress, it has a golden "V' in the center, and on top it has white pipe cleaners, it also has sections of white fabric hanging from it.Condition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessMaterial
Plastic, Fabric, Wire, WoodColor
Beige, Yellow, Black, Red, White, GoldLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
February 24, 2026Notes
Cultural Dolls Box 1Create Date
February 24, 2026Update Date
February 24, 2026
