Arlequin Paper Doll - Vintage Harlequin Character Illustration (1800s) #3598707 (License: Personal Use)

This lithographed paper doll, published by Pellerin & Cie as Imagerie d’Épinal No. 1341, depicts Arlequin-a beloved figure from Italian commedia dell’arte-wearing a richly decorated harlequin costume with red, green, blue, and yellow diamond motifs, ornate cuffs, and a ruffled collar; the figure holds a wooden baton and wears black shoes with blue rosettes. The design includes separately printed arms, legs, and feet for interactive play, reflecting 19th-century educational and entertainment practices. The face combines a smiling human visage with a stylized black half-mask, evoking theatrical tradition.

Used in digital archives, museum exhibitions, and educational resources on 19th-century French popular print culture and commedia dell’arte; ideal for users researching historical toys, costume design, or theatrical iconography.