The doll is dressed in the traditional costume which originates from the Dutch harbor city Volendam. Therefore, it represents Dutch culture and more specifically the traditions and values of Volendam. In the direct comparison, a minor difference stands out. Traditionally women would wear their hair up and under their cap. This doll's blond hair is braided into two plaits that are visible beyond the cap. Among these differences, other signifiers are part of the cultural heritage of Volendam, but beyond that, they are stereotypically Dutch.
The long blond braided hair stands out because it is different from the traditional image that is displayed of the women of Volendam. An additional sign that can be identified as stereotypical is the doll's blue eyes. Obviously, Dutch women can have any kind of hair and eye color, but the combination of blue eyes and light blond hair is a stereotype not exclusive to the Dutch culture, but they are often portrayed and therefore imagined that way (Räker, C., 2024). The doll clearly plays into these labels, and therefore reinforces and reproduces them further. Another stereotype that is incorporated with the doll, are the wooden clogs. These wooden shoes are part of the traditional Volendam costume, but further these can also be seen as a reinforcement of the Dutch stereotype. Clogs are tightly associated with Dutch culture and can be bought as a souvenir in many forms like keychains or bottle openers. These additional signifiers ensure that the doll is perceived as Dutch, even if you do not know the traditional Volendam costume.