Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a traditional Greek doll dressed in the iconic foustanella costume, which consists of a pleated white skirt, complemented by a richly embroidered vest adorned with intricate patterns in yellow and blue. The doll's head is topped with a beige cap that matches the cultural attire, and it has a charmingly painted face with stylized features. Its arms are arranged in a position that suggests an open and welcoming demeanor, which enhances the doll's authentic appearance. The doll is securely attached to a white base, signifying its role as a decorative or collectible item, while a tag attached to its leg reads "Greece 17294," indicating its origin and possibly a catalog number. The background of the image features a neutral setting with a softly lit room, bringing focus solely to the doll and its elaborate costume, emblematic of Greece's national heritage.

The image depicts a traditional Greek doll dressed in the iconic foustanella costume, which consists of a pleated white skirt, complemented by a richly embroidered vest adorned with intricate patterns in yellow and blue. The doll's head is topped with a beige cap that matches the cultural attire, and it has a charmingly painted face with stylized features. Its arms are arranged in a position that suggests an open and welcoming demeanor, which enhances the doll's authentic appearance. The doll is securely attached to a white base, signifying its role as a decorative or collectible item, while a tag attached to its leg reads "Greece 17294," indicating its origin and possibly a catalog number. The background of the image features a neutral setting with a softly lit room, bringing focus solely to the doll and its elaborate costume, emblematic of Greece's national heritage.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

1999.1.74

Description

Possibly part of Golding Collection #662 / ws# 3408-3418. Greek man, 10" tall. Beige costume with pleated skirt, beige stockings, red cloth shoes with blue and white pompoms black ribbons just below knees. Blue felt vest highly ornamented with gold braid on front and sleeve. Head of cloth. Features painted on. Beige cap with black tassel.

Collection

Dolls

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 1, 1999