Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: PortugalEntry/Object ID
2026.356.01Tags
Doll, European, Portugal, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional Portuguese folk attire. The doll is dressed in a navy skirt with white stars, under she wears a white petticoat trimmed in purple and pink lace. Over, she wears a red apron patterned with white lace as well as red, yellow, and white embroidery. On top, she wears a yellow top patterned with red, pink, and blue flowers and trimmed in white lace. Around her neck she wears a gold pendant. On her head she wears her hair tied in a white scarf patterned with orange and blue flowers, over this she has a basket. The doll has blonde hair and blue 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
1898Doll Name
SouvenirMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950Notes
No identifiable makers marksClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a navy skirt with white stars, under she wears a white petticoat trimmed in purple and pink lace. Over, she wears a red apron patterned with white lace as well as red, yellow, and white embroidery. On top, she wears a yellow top patterned with red, pink, and blue flowers and trimmed in white lace. Around her neck she wears a gold pendant. On her head she wears her hair tied in a white scarf patterned with orange and blue flowers, over this she has a basket.Hair
Color
BlondeType
Human HairDoll Features
Feature
Stationary Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-7: Display qualityNotes
Her neck joint is very looseMaterial
Fabric, Paint, Porcelain, MetalColor
Navy, White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Pink, OrangeLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
April 13, 2026Notes
Spain and Portugal Dolls Box 1Create Date
April 13, 2026Update Date
April 13, 2026
