Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: PortugalEntry/Object ID
2026.346.01Tags
Doll, European, Portugal, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional Portuguese attire. The doll appears to be dressed as a member of the church. The doll is dressed in a heavy black skirt, the hem is a deep purple and trimmed in bows, above this there is black beading making floral designs, and above this there is black piping. Under, she wears white bloomers, a white petticoat, white stockings, and black shoes. Over the skirt, she wears a black apron that is also trimmed in a deep purple, black piping, and decorated with black beading. On top, she wears a black top, trimmed in deep purple and black piping and black beading. Her cuffs and collar are trimmed in white lace. In one hand, she carries an embroidered cloth, around her neck she wears a gold chain. On her head, she wears a white veil, trimmed in black around her face with gold earrings. The doll is blonde with green eyes and is made of porcelain.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 ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
SIMCAD Original Number LabelOther Number
341Doll Name
SouvenirEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Southern EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll appears to be dressed as a member of the church. The doll is dressed in a heavy black skirt, the hem is a deep purple and trimmed in bows, above this there is black beading making floral designs, and above this there is black piping. Under, she wears white bloomers, a white petticoat, white stockings, and black shoes. Over the skirt, she wears a black apron that is also trimmed in a deep purple, black piping, and decorated with black beading. On top, she wears a black top, trimmed in deep purple and black piping and black beading. Her cuffs and collar are trimmed in white lace. In one hand, she carries an embroidered cloth, around her neck she wears a gold chain. On her head, she wears a white veil, trimmed in black around her face with gold earrings.Condition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingMaterial
China, Fabric, Paint, MetalColor
Purple, Black, White, Gold, RedLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
April 7, 2026Notes
Spain and Portugal Dolls Box 1Create Date
April 7, 2026Update Date
April 7, 2026
