Souvenir Doll: Portugal

Name/Title

Souvenir Doll: Portugal

Entry/Object ID

2026.370.01

Tags

Doll, European, Portugal, Souvenir

Description

Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional Portuguese folk attire. The doll is dressed in a burgundy skirt, under she wears a white petticoat, white stockings, and black shoes. Over top, she wears a black apron trimmed in black lace. On top, she wears a black long sleeved top, the cuffs and collar are made of black and white lace. Over top, she wears a white lace shawl with gold flowers clasping it shut. In one hand she carries a basket of oranges, in the other she holds oranges. In her hair she wears a gold medallion and she also wears white beaded earrings. The doll has blonde hair and blue eyes, she is made of bisque.

Use

Collectable item

Context

Likely purchased as a souvenir

Collection

Cultural 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

Souvenir

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1950

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Height

11-1/2 in

Clothing

Clothing Type

Original

Clothing Description

The doll is dressed in a burgundy skirt, under she wears a white petticoat, white stockings, and black shoes. Over top, she wears a black apron trimmed in black lace. On top, she wears a black long sleeved top, the cuffs and collar are made of black and white lace. Over top, she wears a white lace shawl with gold flowers clasping it shut. In one hand she carries a basket of oranges, in the other she holds oranges. In her hair she wears a gold medallion and she also wears white beaded earrings.

Hair

Color

Blonde

Type

Yarn

Doll Features

Feature

Stationary Eyes, Sculptured Features

Condition

Scale

C-9: Mint. No original packaging

Material

Fabric, Bisque, Plastic, Paint

Color

Burgundy, Black, White, Orange, Brown, Gold

Location

Location

Room

Shaanti International Museum of Costume and Dolls

Date

April 17, 2026

Notes

Spain and Portugal Dolls Box 1

Create Date

April 17, 2026

Update Date

April 17, 2026