Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: GermanyEntry/Object ID
2026.218.01Tags
Doll, European, German, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional German folk attire. The doll is dressed in a black dress, it is patterned with white lace trim on the bodice and the hem. On the hem of the dress, there is also an embroidery panel made of white and red flowers. Over top of the skirt, the doll wears a blue, white, black, and brown checkered apron that has pink hearts on it as well. Under, she wears a white petticoat, white bloomers, white stockings, and black shoes. On her collar, there is a white button. On her head, she wears a white lace net over her hair, with a red, a white, and a pink flower, there is also two white fabric panels that hang down by her ears. She has blonde hair and blue eyes.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
GermanyMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950 - circa 1960Notes
No identifiable makers marksClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a black dress, it is patterned with white lace trim on the bodice and the hem. On the hem of the dress, there is also an embroidery panel made of white and red flowers. Over top of the skirt, the doll wears a blue, white, black, and brown checkered apron that has pink hearts on it as well. Under, she wears a white petticoat, white bloomers, white stockings, and black shoes. On her collar, there is a white button. On her head, she wears a white lace net over her hair, with a red, a white, and a pink flower, there is also two white fabric panels that hang down by her ears.Condition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingMaterial
Fabric, Plastic, PaintColor
Black, Red, Blue, Brown, White, PinkLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
February 24, 2026Notes
Cultural Dolls Box 1Create Date
February 24, 2026Update Date
February 24, 2026
