Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: HollandEntry/Object ID
2026.220.01Tags
Doll, European, Holland/Dutch, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, in poor condition. The doll depicts traditional Dutch folk attire. The doll is dressed in a brown skirt, over top she wears a blue apron, under she wears black shoes. On top, she wears a white undershirt, it is long sleeved with a lace collar and lace cuffs, over this she wears a beige corset trimmed in darker brown and tied with black ribbon. On her head, she wears a black lace bonnet. 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
HollandMade/Created
Date made
circa 1940 - circa 1950Notes
No identifiable makers marksInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
On her skirtTranscription
"Souvenir Lucerne"Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a brown skirt, over top she wears a blue apron, under she wears black shoes. On top, she wears a white undershirt, it is long sleeved with a lace collar and lace cuffs, over this she wears a beige corset trimmed in darker brown and tied with black ribbon. On her head, she wears a black lace bonnet.Doll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, Fully JointedFeature Notes
The elastics inside of her have broken, meaning her jointed pieces are not attachedCondition
Scale
C-3: DamagedNotes
The doll is jointed, meaning it has elastics inside of it allowing the arms, neck, and legs to move, due to the age, these elastics have broken, meaning her joints are no longer attached, handle with cautionMaterial
Plastic, Fabric, PaintColor
Beige, Brown, Black, BlueLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
February 24, 2026Notes
Cultural Dolls Box 1Create Date
February 24, 2026Update Date
February 24, 2026
