Vintage Italian souvenir costume doll, approximately 18 inches tall, featuring a hand-painted wooden head and hands, cloth-wrapped core, and an ornate brocade gown with metallic gold thread, lace, beadwork, and faux pearls. Finished with leather shoes and carved wooden heels, indicating higher-quality mid-20th-century construction.
These dolls were produced in Italy for the tourist/export market (Florence and northern Italy) and were intended for decorative display rather than play.
Condition notes:
Hand-painted face is in good condition with light age wear
Costume shows minor fabric wear consistent with age
White braided hair shows some surface dirt/toning typical for a doll of this age and has been left as found
Beads, trim, and embellishments remain intact
Leather shoes and wooden heels present
No major structural damage observed
Details:
Origin: Italy (souvenir / decorative doll)
Materials: Wooden head & hands, cloth body, brocade & felt textiles, leather shoes
Height: Approx. 18 inches
Era: Circa 1950s–1960s
Display: Freestanding when supported (stand not included)
Ideal for:
Italian or European souvenir collectors
Decorative or theatrical display
Vintage textile and costume enthusiasts
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