Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: GermanyEntry/Object ID
2026.402.01Tags
Doll, European, German, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional German folk attire. The doll is dressed in a red and black gown, the hem and cuffs are trimmed in black and gold embroidery and white lace. Under, she wears a white petticoat, white stockings, and black shoes. Over top, she wears a white apron trimmed in white lace. At her waist she has a black bow, and a red flower. Around her collar she wears a white shawl trimmed with white fringe. Around her neck she wears a gold necklace with a green gem. On her head she wears a black hat with a red flower on it. The doll has blonde hair and blue eyes and is made of hard 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
EuropeEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a red and black gown, the hem and cuffs are trimmed in black and gold embroidery and white lace. Under, she wears a white petticoat, white stockings, and black shoes. Over top, she wears a white apron trimmed in white lace. At her waist she has a black bow, and a red flower. Around her collar she wears a white shawl trimmed with white fringe. Around her neck she wears a gold necklace with a green gem. On her head she wears a black hat with a red flower on it.Doll Features
Feature
Stationary Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingMaterial
Fabric, Plastic, PaintColor
Black, Red, Gold, White, GreenLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
April 28, 2026Notes
German Dolls Box 1Create Date
April 28, 2026Update Date
April 28, 2026
