Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: GermanyEntry/Object ID
2026.404.01Tags
Doll, European, German, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional German folk attire. The doll is dressed in a purple skirt, the hem has two white panels and is trimmed in black. Under, she wears a red petticoat, white stockings, and black shoes. Over top, she wears a green apron patterned with gold embroidery and lace. On top, she wears a purple top, around the waist it is decorated with gold lace and gold medallions, over her shoulders she wears a red shawl. On her head she wears a black hat. 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
EuropeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Around her wristTranscription
"Gura"Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a purple skirt, the hem has two white panels and is trimmed in black. Under, she wears a red petticoat, white stockings, and black shoes. Over top, she wears a green apron patterned with gold embroidery and lace. On top, she wears a purple top, around the waist it is decorated with gold lace and gold medallions, over her shoulders she wears a red shawl. On her head she wears a black hat.Doll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingMaterial
Fabric, Plastic, Paint, MetalColor
Purple, White, Gold, Green, Black, RedLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
April 28, 2026Notes
German Dolls Box 1Create Date
April 28, 2026Update Date
April 28, 2026
