Dutch Boy Appraisal

Dutch Boy Souvenir Doll with Wood Clogs

This is a vintage souvenir doll, likely from the Netherlands, depicting a Dutch boy in traditional attire. The doll features a hard plastic or similar material head and hands, with a soft body beneath the clothing. It has molded, painted facial features with prominent black pupils and rosy cheeks. The doll is dressed in a black short-sleeved jacket with gold-colored round buttons and a faux gold chain detail across the front, mimicking a pocket watch chain. Underneath the jacket, a red collar with white and black striped tie, or insert, is visible. The pants are also black, appearing to be made of a felt or coarse fabric. A notable feature is the pair of light-colored, possibly unpainted or lightly stained, wooden clogs on its feet, characteristic of traditional Dutch footwear. On its head, the doll wears a black, brimless cap. The overall condition appears good for a souvenir item of its type and age, with no apparent major damage or significant wear visible in the provided image. The colors of the clothing remain vibrant, and the face paint is intact. A small tag, possibly the original product tag, is attached to its left hand, suggesting it may have been kept as a collectible rather than a heavily played-with toy. The doll likely dates from the mid to late 20th century, consistent with souvenir manufacturing trends of that period. The craftsmanship is consistent with mass-produced souvenir dolls, focusing on recognizable national costume details.