Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: Topsy Turvey Doll, BrazilEntry/Object ID
2026.204.01a-bTags
Brazilian, Doll, South American, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll is a topsy turvey style doll from Brazil. The doll is two in one.
Components:
A: Doll A is dressed in a dress that has two tiers of skirt, the first tier is yellow with a white lace trim, the second tier is green with a white and yellow lace trim. On top, the bodice is made of white lace, and a green sash that reads "Lembranca do Rio". The doll also wears a gold chain, gold hoop earrings, and a beaded necklace made of yellow, green, and red beads. On her head, her hair is tied in a bun, the bun has a basket on top filled with fruit, the rest of her hair is tied in a green scarf. The doll has black hair and blue eyes.
B: Doll B is dressed in a dress with a two tiered skirt, the first tier is a yellow and white checkered pattern, the second tier is green in colour with a white and yellow lace trim. The bodice of the dress is made of white lace. She has a gold bracelet, gold hoop earrings, and a gold chain necklace. Her hair is tied up in a bun, part of it is wrapped in a yellow and white checkered scarf, on top of which she wears a basket full of fruit. She has black hair and green 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 ObjectsDoll Name
Topsy TurveyMade/Created
Date made
circa 1960Notes
No identifiable makers marksClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
See descriptionDoll Features
Feature
Stationary Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-7: Display qualityNotes
The doll is a bit fragile, their joints are very looseMaterial
Plastic, Fabric, PaintColor
Yellow, White, Green, Red, BlackLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
February 23, 2026Notes
Small Misc Dolls Box 2Create Date
February 23, 2026Update Date
February 23, 2026