Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: GreeceEntry/Object ID
2026.305.01Tags
Doll, European, Greece, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional Hellenic attire. The doll is dressed in a light pink skirt, it is patterned with white designs, it also has two tiers of gold ribboning, and the hem is a white lace trim. Under, she wears a white petticoat and black shoes. Over, she wears a white apron with a gold ribbon and white lace trim. On top, she wears a red bodice with gold medallions, over this she wears a red overcoat trimmed in gold ribbon and gold and black embroidery, the cuffs are also trimmed in white lace. On her head, she wears a white headscarf trimmed in white lace and yellow fringe, on her head she also wears a gold crown with a gold medallion. The doll is made of porcelain, she has brown hair and brown eyes.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
SouvenirInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Attached to her skirtTranscription
"Elen Attica"Language
EnglishEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Southeast EuropeContinent
EuropeClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a light pink skirt, it is patterned with white designs, it also has two tiers of gold ribboning, and the hem is a white lace trim. Under, she wears a white petticoat and black shoes. Over, she wears a white apron with a gold ribbon and white lace trim. On top, she wears a red bodice with gold medallions, over this she wears a red overcoat trimmed in gold ribbon and gold and black embroidery, the cuffs are also trimmed in white lace. On her head, she wears a white headscarf trimmed in white lace and yellow fringe, on her head she also wears a gold crown with a gold medallion.Doll Features
Feature
Stationary Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingMaterial
Porcelain, Fabric, PaintColor
White, Yellow, Gold, Red, BlackLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
March 27, 2026Notes
Greek Dolls Box 1Create Date
March 27, 2026Update Date
March 27, 2026
