Ethnographical dolls of the second half of XX century: acquisition, restoration, attribution

UDC 688.721 BBK 85.126.7

Zhabreva A. E.

The article concerns the European souvenir dolls of the second half of XX century as the object of collecting. The author speaks about some doll producers and methods of manufacturing of doll’s bodies and costumes. The researcher also reports about restoration and attribution methods on the basis of her own personal experience. The article raises the issue of the role of souvenir dolls as a medium of information on traditional costume.

Keywords: souvenir dolls, ethnographic dolls, doll production.

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