Vintage Valais Swiss Costume Doll in Original Packaging

This is a vintage souvenir doll representing the Valais region of Switzerland. The doll is approximately 6 to 8 inches tall and is constructed with a plastic body and molded facial features, including painted eyes and a small mouth. She is dressed in a traditional folk costume consisting of a voluminous black skirt with a colorful green, yellow, and blue floral pattern, puffy white sleeves, and a pink-and-white checkered shawl. A distinctive black hat adorned with red and white embroidered ribbon and a red tassel sits atop her dark hair. The item is housed in its original clear plastic rectangular display box, which features an iconic red and gold scalloped 'Valais' sticker. The sticker specifically identifies the piece as 'Swiss Made' and includes the text 'Greetings from Switzerland'. The materials used suggest a mid-20th-century manufacture date, likely between the 1950s and 1970s. The condition appears excellent with no visible fading to the vibrant textiles and the plastic packaging remains intact, though it shows minor scuffing and dust accumulation typical of its age. These dolls were popular tourist keepsakes and show high-quality craftsmanship in the textile detailing and cultural accuracy of the regional dress.