Souvenir Doll: Holland

Name/Title

Souvenir Doll: Holland

Entry/Object ID

2026.114.01

Tags

Doll, Dolls of All Nations, Holland/Dutch, Souvenir, Carlson Dolls

Description

Doll depicting traditional Dutch costuming. The doll is dressed in an orange dress, the dress features brown embroidered detailing around the cuffs and the hem. The bodice of the dress is grey in colour and features two gold circular buttons. The bodice also has that lace embroidery that the hem and cuffs have. Over top of the dress she has a red pleated apron with the same lace embroidery detailing on the trim. The apron also has two blue ribbon panels that feature red and white embroidered flowers. She also has a red head scarf tied with the same blue ribbon on her apron. She also wears a green petticoat and white bloomers. The doll is blonde with her hair tied in braids and has blue eyes.

Use

Collectable item

Context

Likely purchased as a souvenir

Collection

Cultural Dolls, Carlson Dolls

Cataloged By

Kat Bezaire

Category

Doll

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Doll Name

Holland

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Carlson Dolls

Date made

circa 1950 - circa 1960

Notes

No visible makers marks

Dimensions

Height

7-1/2 in

Clothing

Clothing Type

Original

Clothing Description

The doll is dressed in an orange dress, the dress features brown embroidered detailing around the cuffs and the hem. The bodice of the dress is grey in colour and features two gold circular buttons. The bodice also has that lace embroidery that the hem and cuffs have. Over top of the dress she has a red pleated apron with the same lace embroidery detailing on the trim. The apron also has two blue ribbon panels that feature red and white embroidered flowers. She also has a red head scarf tied with the same blue ribbon on her apron. She also wears a green petticoat and white bloomers.

Hair

Color

Blonde

Type

Nylon

Style

Fishtail Braids

Doll Features

Feature

Sleep Eyes

Condition

Scale

C-9: Mint. No original packaging

Accessories

Accessory

Stand

Material

Celluloid, Fabric

Color

Orange, Red, Blue, White, Gray, Gold

Location

Location

Room

Shaanti International Museum of Costume and Dolls

Date

January 31, 2026

Notes

Glass Case Doll and Miniatures Box 1

Create Date

January 31, 2026

Update Date

February 14, 2026