Italian Display Doll
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Dolls
Object Type: Display Dolls
Country: Italy
Continent: Europe
Geographic Region: Southern Europe
Materials: Fabric/Fiber, Straw
width: 2 in;
height: 7 in;
depth: 1 in
In the 1950s, Magis Roma produced dolls representing different regions of Italy. This doll wears an outfit associated with Rome.
This doll is marked: "Made in Italy, Magis Roma" on a paper tag, sewed to her clothing. She has painted blue eyes, a molded, painted face, a cloth body, jointed vinyl arms, and a black mohair wig. She is wearing hoop earrings, and holds a basket, with flowers.
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