Vintage Belgian Souvenir Costume Doll

This is a vintage souvenir doll, likely from the mid-20th century (circa 1950s-1970s), dressed in a stylized Belgian national folk costume. The doll appears to have a plastic or celluloid body with molded facial features and brown hair. She is wearing an intricate off-white lace headdress and a matching lace-trimmed shawl, accented by a small gold-colored plastic cross necklace. Her outfit consists of a white satin-like apron bodice and a large, voluminous red fabric skirt. A prominent silk-screened or embroidered shield-shaped patch is centered on the apron, featuring the word 'BELGIQUE' above the Leo Belgicus (the Belgian Lion) in yellow on a red and black background, representing the national colors. The skirt is decorated with yellow and black ric-rac or scalloped trim at the hemline. The overall construction is typical of mass-produced tourist items of the era, utilizing synthetic fabrics and machine-made lace. The condition shows some minor age-related softening of the fabrics and slight fraying on some lace edges, but the colors remain vibrant with no significant staining or structural damage visible. These dolls were popular collectibles for travelers throughout Europe during the post-war tourism boom.