Souvenir Doll: British Soldier

Name/Title

Souvenir Doll: British Soldier

Entry/Object ID

2026.149.01

Tags

Doll, Dolls of All Nations, European, English/British, Souvenir, Carlson Dolls

Description

Souvenir doll, doll is dressed as a British Soldier. The doll is dressed in black trousers, with a red seam, and black shoes. The doll is also wearing a red tunic. The tunic has gold buttons, cuffs, and black and gold epilates, there is also a white belt with gold buttons, he also has a service medal on. He wears a black headdress and a white adornment. He wears white gloves as well. The doll also carries a black musket. The doll has blue eyes.

Use

Collectable item

Context

Likely purchased as a souvenir

Collection

Cultural Dolls, Dolls of All Nations

Cataloged By

Kat Bezaire

Category

Doll

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Doll Name

British Soldier

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Carlson Dolls

Date made

circa 1960

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

On the box

Transcription

"Thomas Benacci Ltd London SE24 OHG, England, U. K."

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Height

7-1/2 in

Clothing

Clothing Type

Original

Clothing Description

The doll is dressed in black trousers, with a red seam, and black shoes. The doll is also wearing a red tunic. The tunic has gold buttons, cuffs, and black and gold epilates, there is also a white belt with gold buttons, he also has a service medal on. He wears a black headdress and a white adornment. He wears white gloves as well.

Doll Features

Feature

Sleep Eyes

Condition

Scale

C-10: Mint. Factory perfect

Material

Fabric, Plastic

Color

Red, Black, White, Gold, Blue

Location

Location

Room

Shaanti International Museum of Costume and Dolls

Date

February 14, 2026

Notes

Small Misc Dolls Box 2

Create Date

February 14, 2026

Update Date

February 14, 2026