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Greece Female Doll in Traditional Costume of the Trikala and Karditsa Areas (Full View)

Greece Female Doll in Traditional Costume of the Trikala and Karditsa Areas (Full View)

Porcelain Greek folk doll dressed in a costume reflective of the Thessaly region of Greece (Karditsa and Trikala). This traditional costume, which is still worn today, consists of a pleated white dress with thick black edges, handmade tufts at the edges of sleeves and embroidery at the hemline, and a red velvet vest and apron with gold trim and embroidery. She is also wearing gold chains, intricate medallions and detailed gold coins. On her head, she has a black head kerchief adorned with gold chain and coins. Tag: "Evelt Themis. Dolls in Greek Traditional Costumes. Hand Made in Greece (Karaguna.)" The figure stands 12 inches (30 cm) tall.

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Galleries: Adult, Ceramic, Dolls & Miniatures, Europe, Greece
Keywords: All_Greece_Karaguna, Black fringe, Europe, Greece, Greek, Karaguna, Karditsa, Trikala, apron, articulated arms, coins, doll, embroidery, evelt themis, female, gold chain, gold chains, hand made, handcrafted, kerchief, lady, pedestal, porcelain, scarf, traditional, vintage, woman
Photo Location: FCIT Photo Studio, Tampa, FL
Photographer: Dr. Ann E. Barron
Date of Photo: 05/30/2013
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.05
F Number: 22
Original Dimensions: 3744×5616
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 28°3'40.85"N 82°24'36.26"W
Picture Number: 24650