Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: GermanyEntry/Object ID
2026.401.01Tags
Doll, European, German, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional German folk attire. The doll is dressed in a pink gown, it is decorated with white flowers and green stems. The hem of it is trimmed in white lace, and has a panel of blue and gold embroidery. Under, the doll wears a white petticoat, white stockings, and black shoes. Over top, she wears a blue apron trimmed in white lace. Over her shoulders, she wears a white shawl with white fringe. On her head she wears a black hat with white cording. The doll has blonde hair and blue eyes and is made of plastic.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 ObjectsDoll Name
SouvenirMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950Place
Region
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Around her wristTranscription
"Original Schmider Trachten"Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a pink gown, it is decorated with white flowers and green stems. The hem of it is trimmed in white lace, and has a panel of blue and gold embroidery. Under, the doll wears a white petticoat, white stockings, and black shoes. Over top, she wears a blue apron trimmed in white lace. Over her shoulders, she wears a white shawl with white fringe. On her head she wears a black hat with white cording.Doll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingMaterial
Fabric, Plastic, PaintColor
White, Pink, Green, Black, Blue, GoldLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
April 28, 2026Notes
German Dolls Box 1Create Date
April 28, 2026Update Date
April 28, 2026
