Souvenir Doll: Clown

Name/Title

Souvenir Doll: Clown

Entry/Object ID

2026.464.01

Tags

Doll, European, Souvenir

Description

Souvenir doll, the doll depicts a European clown. The doll is dressed in blue trousers that have been patched in multiple spots with colourful fabric, under he wears black and white shoes. On top, he wears brown suspenders, a yellow dress shirt, but the bodice of it and collar are green, he also wears a white striped tie around his neck. In one hand he carries a green bottle. On his head, he wears a patchwork top hat. The doll has blonde hair and brown eyes, his head, hands, and feet are ceramic, the rest of his body is fabric.

Use

Collectable item

Context

Likely purchased as a souvenir

Collection

Cultural Dolls

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

Souvenir

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1950

Place

Continent

Europe

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Height

9-1/2 in

Clothing

Clothing Type

Original

Clothing Description

The doll is dressed in blue trousers that have been patched in multiple spots with colourful fabric, under he wears black and white shoes. On top, he wears brown suspenders, a yellow dress shirt, but the bodice of it and collar are green, he also wears a white striped tie around his neck. In one hand he carries a green bottle. On his head, he wears a patchwork top hat.

Hair

Color

Blonde

Type

Molded

Doll Features

Feature

Stationary Eyes

Condition

Scale

C-8: Dolls or clothing flawless

Material

Fabric, Ceramic, Paint

Color

Yellow, Green, Blue, Brown, Black, White, Red

Location

Location

Room

Shaanti International Museum of Costume and Dolls

Date

August 4, 2026

Notes

Misc Cultural Dolls Box 1

Create Date

August 4, 2026

Update Date

August 4, 2026