Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: GermanyEntry/Object ID
2026.408.01Tags
Doll, European, German, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional German folk attire. The doll is dressed in a pleated red skirt, trimmed in black lace. Down the center of it, there is a black panel with embroidered red flowers. Under, she wears a black petticoat and white shoes. On top, the doll wears a black top, the cuffs are trimmed in white lace, and a black shawl over top, it is trimmed in red embroidered flowers. On her head, she wears a black and pink bonnet trimmed in white lace and tied with a white ribbon. On one hip she carries a black bible. 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
SouvenirEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a pleated red skirt, trimmed in black lace. Down the center of it, there is a black panel with embroidered red flowers. Under, she wears a black petticoat and white shoes. On top, the doll wears a black top, the cuffs are trimmed in white lace, and a black shawl over top, it is trimmed in red embroidered flowers. On her head, she wears a black and pink bonnet trimmed in white lace and tied with a white ribbon. On one hip she carries a black bible.Doll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessNotes
One of her arms has fallen off, likely the elastic in her brokeMaterial
Fabric, Plastic, PaintColor
Red, Black, White, Green, PinkLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
May 4, 2026Notes
German Dolls Box 1Create Date
May 4, 2026Update Date
May 4, 2026
