Name/Title
Souvenir Dolls: DominicanEntry/Object ID
2026.224.01a-cTags
Caribbean, Dominican Republic, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir dolls, set of three dolls made in the Dominican Republic. The three dolls appear to be a mother with her two children. They are mounted onto a wooden base, and one of the dolls is in the other's arms.
Components:
A: doll A stands next to the mother-like doll. She is dressed in a blue and white striped dress, with a white head scarf patterned with yellow and light black designs. The doll is positioned with her hands up as if she is reaching for someone or something. The doll is 4" tall.
B: doll B is the mother-like doll. She is dressed in a blue and white striped dress, with a white head scarf patterned with black and green designs. The doll holds another doll. The doll is 7" tall.
C: doll C is a baby doll, it is wrapped in the mother's arms. It is dressed in a white swaddle cloth that is patterned with green designs. The doll is 3" tall.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
720Doll Name
DominicanMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950Notes
No identifiable makers marksClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
See descriptionCondition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingMaterial
Fabric, Wood, Paint, WireColor
Blue, White, Green, BlackLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
February 24, 2026Notes
Cultural Dolls Box 1Create Date
February 24, 2026Update Date
February 24, 2026