Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: SwitzerlandEntry/Object ID
2026.215.01Tags
Doll, European, Souvenir, SwissDescription
Souvenir doll in its original box, the doll depicts traditional Swiss attire. The doll is within its original box which has yellowed likely due to age and light exposure, the box has a red ribbon which acts as a handle. The doll is dressed in a black skirt, over the skirt of the dress she wears a white lace apron with embroidered leaves on it. Under, she wears white stockings and black shoes. On top, she wears a white long sleeved shirt with lace trim on the cuffs. On the bodice, she has a purple overlayer with black stitching and a white panel with printed yellow and red flowers. Covering her shoulders is a black wrap fastened with black chain connected to two silver sequins. The collar of her attire is black with gold stitching. On her head she wears a red cap adorned with a gold hat pin. She is blonde with 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 ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
SIMCAD Original Number LabelOther Number
917Doll Name
SouvenirMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950 - circa 1960Place
Region
Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeNotes
No identifiable makers marksInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
On the boxTranscription
"Souvenir Nidwalden"Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeDimensions
Height
8-1/2 inWidth
2 inLength
4 inClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is within its original box which has yellowed likely due to age and light exposure, the box has a red ribbon which acts as a handle. The doll is dressed in a black skirt, over the skirt of the dress she wears a white lace apron with embroidered leaves on it. Under, she wears white stockings and black shoes. On top, she wears a white long sleeved shirt with lace trim on the cuffs. On the bodice, she has a purple overlayer with black stitching and a white panel with printed yellow and red flowers. Covering her shoulders is a black wrap fastened with black chain connected to two silver sequins. The collar of her attire is black with gold stitching. On her head she wears a red cap adorned with a gold hat pin.Condition
Scale
C-10: Mint. Factory perfectNotes
There is some damage and discolouration to the box, otherwise the doll is in perfect conditionMaterial
Plastic, Fabric, PaintColor
White, Black, Purple, Silver, Red, Green, Yellow, GoldLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
February 24, 2026Notes
Cultural Dolls Box 1Create Date
February 24, 2026Update Date
February 24, 2026
