Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: CzechoslovakiaEntry/Object ID
2026.207.01Tags
Czech, Doll, European, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional Czech attire. The doll is dressed in a colourful red dress. The skirt of the dress is pleated and features two red panels which feature white embroidered flowers. Over top of her skirt, she wears a black apron with a white lace trim, above this, there is a yellow panel, and above the yellow panel, there is a black panel outlined in white stitches which features red and white embroidered flowers. It is tied around her waist with a red ribbon that is decorated with white flowers. The bodice of the dress features white puff sleeves, the collars of which have black and white lace, and are tied with red ribbons. The bodice is red and patterned with white embroidered flowers. In the center of the bodice, there is a red panel outlined in yellow. The collar of her dress is decorated with black and white lace. She wears black socks and black shoes, and on her head she wears a red scarf with a white lace trim. The doll has blonde hair and blue eyes.Context
Likely purchased as a souvenirCollection
Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex CountyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
CzechMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950Notes
No identifiable makers marksClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a colourful red dress. The skirt of the dress is pleated and features two red panels which feature white embroidered flowers. Over top of her skirt, she wears a black apron with a white lace trim, above this, there is a yellow panel, and above the yellow panel, there is a black panel outlined in white stitches which features red and white embroidered flowers. It is tied around her waist with a red ribbon that is decorated with white flowers. The bodice of the dress features white puff sleeves, the collars of which have black and white lace, and are tied with red ribbons. The bodice is red and patterned with white embroidered flowers. In the center of the bodice, there is a red panel outlined in yellow. The collar of her dress is decorated with black and white lace. She wears black socks and black shoes, and on her head she wears a red scarf with a white lace trim.Condition
Scale
C-5: Wear and tear visible to everyoneNotes
The doll is showing signs of decay, her face is blackening.Color
Red, White, Black, Yellow, GreenLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
February 23, 2026Notes
Cultural Dolls Box 1Create Date
February 23, 2026Update Date
March 6, 2026
