Name: Caribbean Island Souvenir Dolls (Plastic)
Made by and When: Unknown makers, ca. 1950s to 1970s
Material: Blow mold plastic, cloth, glue, paint, jewelry
Marks: Unmarked
Height: Including the length of the skirts, 11 inches, 10 inches, and 9 inches
Hair, Eyes, Mouths: Sculpted hair, painted or inset eyes, closed mouths
Clothes: Dressed as illustrated in various multicolored island prints, one with “Martinique” printed at the hemline, each doll has a fabric tignon (headwrap). Two dolls wear jewelry. One doll wears a Madras plaid dress and coordinated tignon.
Other: Sold to Caribbean tourists, these inexpensive dolls were dressed by locals using imported dolls and a mixture of textiles and handmade jewelry.
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