Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: GermanyEntry/Object ID
2026.415.01Tags
Doll, European, German, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional German folk attire. The doll is dressed in a black pinafore style dress, the hem is made of red flowers and outlined in white embroidery. Under, the doll wears a white petticoat, white stockings, and black shoes. Over top, she wears a dark green apron patterned with lighter green designs, and it is trimmed in white lace. On the bodice of the dress, the collar is box shaped and made of red and yellow embroidery, under she wears a white top trimmed in white lace. On her head, she wears a black mesh veil, and a straw hat decorated with red pom poms. The doll has brown 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 black pinafore style dress, the hem is made of red flowers and outlined in white embroidery. Under, the doll wears a white petticoat, white stockings, and black shoes. Over top, she wears a dark green apron patterned with lighter green designs, and it is trimmed in white lace. On the bodice of the dress, the collar is box shaped and made of red and yellow embroidery, under she wears a white top trimmed in white lace. On her head, she wears a black mesh veil, and a straw hat decorated with red pom poms.Doll Features
Feature
Stationary Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessMaterial
Fabric, Plastic, PaintColor
Black, White, Red, Green, YellowLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
May 11, 2026Notes
German Dolls Box 1Create Date
May 11, 2026Update Date
May 11, 2026
