Name/Title
Souvenir Dolls: ItalyEntry/Object ID
2026.187.01a-bTags
Doll, European, Italian, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir dolls, the dolls are attached and positioned with their arms wrapped around each other, they depict traditional Italian folk attire.
Components:
A: The doll is dressed in a colourful woven skirt that features panels of red, blue, white, black, green, and yellow, the hem of the skirt is also yellow. Under, a white petticoat with red stitching is visible, it also has a lace trim, she also wears white stockings and black shoes. Over the skirt, she wears a white apron trimmed in white lace with two red bows on it. On top, she wears a white shirt, the cuffs are trimmed with white lace and a red bow. Over the shirt, she wears a red tied with red ribbon. On her head she wears a white head scarf and a straw hat trimmed in red ribbon with a yellow flower. The doll has black hair and brown eyes.
B: The doll is dressed in black trousers with embroidered green leaves, and red tassels, under which he wears white stockings with red stitching, and black shoes. On top, he wears a white long sleeved shirt, over which he wears a red vest trimmed with yellow stiches and decorated with embroidered green leaves. Around his waist, he has a red sash as well. On his head he wears a black hat with a white patch and a grey feather. He has black hair and brown 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
ItalyClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
See descriptionDoll Features
Feature
Stationary Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-7: Display qualityNotes
Small scuffs visible on their faces.Color
Red, Green, White, Yellow, BlackLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
February 19, 2026Notes
Small Misc Dolls Box 2Create Date
February 19, 2026Update Date
February 19, 2026