Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: EratoEntry/Object ID
2026.319.01Tags
Doll, European, Greece, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional Hellenic attire. The doll is dressed in a completely red gown with a red veil on her head. On the gown, it is decorated with pink, white, and red flowers as well as a green apple, leaves, and vines. The doll has brown hair and blue eyes. She is made of porcelain. She depicts the Greek muse of Erato, the muse of erotic poetry.Context
Likely purchased as a souvenirCollection
Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
EratoInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Attached to her skirtTranscription
"Erato, according to Greek mythology is the muse of erotic poetry. Her symbol is a lyre which she holds in her hands"Ethnography
Cultural Region
Region
Southeast EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a completely red gown with a red veil on her head. On the gown, it is decorated with pink, white, and red flowers as well as a green apple, leaves, and vines.Condition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessNotes
Missing a lyre possiblyMaterial
Fabric, Porcelain, Paint, YarnColor
Red, Green, White, PinkLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
March 30, 2026Notes
Greek Dolls Box 1Create Date
March 30, 2026Update Date
March 30, 2026
