Greece Porcelain Doll Wearing Traditional Dress (Profile View)

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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: Europe, Greece, Scarf, Statue

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: 24652