Souvenir Doll: Germany

Name/Title

Souvenir Doll: Germany

Entry/Object ID

2026.158.01

Tags

Carlson Dolls, Doll, European, German, Souvenir

Description

Souvenir doll, the doll is depicting traditional German dress. The doll wears a black skirt, over it she wears a blue apron patterned with white patterns. On top, she wears a white long sleeved shirt with white lace trim on the cuffs and collar. Over the shirt, she wears a red vest, it has two green ribbon details, and a yellow panel with green lace mimicking a corset. Around her neck there is a black cord. The doll also wears white stockings and black shoes. On her head, she wears a black hat, it is decorated with a purple flower and a red flower and white detailing. The doll is blonde with blue eyes.

Use

Collectable item

Context

Likely purchased as a souvenir

Collection

Carlson Dolls, 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

Germany

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Carlson Dolls

Date made

circa 1960

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Clothing

Clothing Type

Original

Clothing Description

The doll wears a black skirt, over it she wears a blue apron patterned with white patterns. On top, she wears a white long sleeved shirt with white lace trim on the cuffs and collar. Over the shirt, she wears a red vest, it has two green ribbon details, and a yellow panel with green lace mimicking a corset. Around her neck there is a black cord. The doll also wears white stockings and black shoes. On her head, she wears a black hat, it is decorated with a purple flower and a red flower and white detailing.

Hair

Color

Blonde

Type

Nylon

Doll Features

Feature

Sleep Eyes

Condition

Scale

C-6: Gently played with

Notes

She is missing a shoe and her stocking is torn

Material

Plastic, Fabric

Color

Black, Blue, White, Red, Green, Purple

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