Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: GermanyEntry/Object ID
2026.416.01Tags
Doll, European, German, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional German folk attire. The doll is dressed in a black skirt, the hem of it is decorated with white and red embroidery, and trimmed in white lace. Under, the doll wears a white petticoat, white stockings, and black shoes. Over top, she wears a red apron trimmed in white lace and tied with a black ribbon. On top, she wears a white shirt trimmed in white lace. Over top, she wears a black and orange vest, the collar of it is made of gold lace. On her head she wears a black mesh veil and a white hat 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 skirt, the hem of it is decorated with white and red embroidery, and trimmed in white lace. Under, the doll wears a white petticoat, white stockings, and black shoes. Over top, she wears a red apron trimmed in white lace and tied with a black ribbon. On top, she wears a white shirt trimmed in white lace. Over top, she wears a black and orange vest, the collar of it is made of gold lace. On her head she wears a black mesh veil and a white hat with red pom poms.Doll Features
Feature
Stationary Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-7: Display qualityNotes
The elastic in her has broken, her arms are no longer attachedMaterial
Fabric, Plastic, PaintColor
Red, White, Black, Gold, OrangeLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
May 11, 2026Notes
German Dolls Box 1Create Date
May 11, 2026Update Date
May 11, 2026
