Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: RomaniaEntry/Object ID
2026.82.01Tags
Romania, Doll, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll is dressed in traditional Romanian dress. The doll is dressed in a white dress, the top of the dress has red and gold embroidered patterning on the sleeves and down the bodice. At her waist, she has a belt that is red but embroidered with white and black patterning as well. The skirt of her dress has a red center panel that has some black stitching lines, over this, she has two black pannels embroidered with blue, white and red detailing. Around her neck she has a sequin necklace. She wears black shoes, and wears a cloth white veil. She also is carrying a woven basket with more fabric in it. She has brown hair and brown eyes. The doll is also attached to a wooden base.Context
Likely purchased as a souvenir.Collection
Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
SouvenirMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950 - circa 1970Notes
HandmadeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Base of the dollTranscription
"Romania"Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
Eastern EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a white dress, the top of the dress has red and gold embroidered patterning on the sleeves and down the bodice. At her waist, she has a belt that is red but embroidered with white and black patterning as well. The skirt of her dress has a red center panel that has some black stitching lines, over this, she has two black pannels embroidered with blue, white and red detailing. Around her neck she has a sequin necklace. She wears black shoes, and wears a cloth white veil. She also is carrying a woven basket with more fabric in it.Hair
Color
BlackType
Angora Goat HairCondition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingColor
White, Black, Red, BlueLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
January 21, 2026Notes
Small Misc. Dolls Box 1Create Date
January 21, 2026Update Date
January 24, 2026
