Name/Title
Evelt Doll: Trikeri 133Entry/Object ID
2026.287.01Tags
Doll, European, Evelt Doll, Greece, SouvenirDescription
Evelt doll, Trikeri 133. The doll depicts traditional Hellenic attire. The doll is dressed in a white gown, the hem and seams of which are outlined in red, green, gold, and black embroidery, the cuffs are outlined in white lace. Under, she wears a white petticoat and black shoes. Over top, she wears a green pinafore apron patterned with green flowers, the hem is yellow and patterned with yellow flowers. The hems of each pattern and seams are outlined in red, gold, and black embroidery, over it, there is another layer of fabric made of lighter green with patterned flowers. At her waist, she wears a gold belt, around her neck she wears a gold chain with gold medallions. On her head, she wears her hair wrapped in a white scarf. The doll has brown hair and brown eyes and is made of hard plastic.Context
Evelt dolls are a line of vintage, handcrafted souvenir dolls produced in Greece, primarily from the 1960s through the 1980s. They are well-known among collectors for representing traditional Greek, Balkan, and Turkish costumes with a high level of detail.Collection
Evelt Dolls, Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
Trikeri 133Made/Created
Manufacturer
Evelt DollsDate made
circa 1980Place
Region
Southeast EuropeContinent
EuropeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Around her wristTranscription
"Product Selected for the Collection Hellenic Handcrafted Creations" "Evelt" "Doll made of porcelain dressed in Greek Traditional Costume. Copy of Benaki's Museum" "133 Trikeri"Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
Southeast EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a white gown, the hem and seams of which are outlined in red, green, gold, and black embroidery, the cuffs are outlined in white lace. Under, she wears a white petticoat and black shoes. Over top, she wears a green pinafore apron patterned with green flowers, the hem is yellow and patterned with yellow flowers. The hems of each pattern and seams are outlined in red, gold, and black embroidery, over it, there is another layer of fabric made of lighter green with patterned flowers. At her waist, she wears a gold belt, around her neck she wears a gold chain with gold medallions. On her head, she wears her hair wrapped in a white scarf.Doll Features
Feature
Stationary Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessNotes
One small scuff on her faceMaterial
Fabric, Plastic, Paint, MetalColor
Green, Yellow, Red, Gold, Black, WhiteLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
March 19, 2026Create Date
March 19, 2026Update Date
March 19, 2026
