Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
1973.010.002 |
Object Name |
Doll |
Description |
This masculine doll is wearing traditional Greek clothing, including a beige foustanella (skirt-like garment), white gonatares (leg coverings), a red yeleko (vest), a red hat with a tassel, and red tsarouhia (shoes). The inclusion of the foustanella in this costume indicates that the doll is dressed for Greek mountain regions, rather than attire that is suited for coastal regions. Some aspects of the doll's costuming may be representative of Greek Tsolias. Tsolias (meaning "rags" in Greek) is the informal name given to the uniforms of the Evzones combat regiment. Evzones were sometimes called Tsoliades because their "rag-like" attire was reminiscent of Greek mountain bandits. |
Date |
20th Century |
Dimensions |
H-24.5 W-3.7 L-12 cm |
Collection |
Harris Family Collection |
Place of Origin |
Europe/Greece |
Material |
assorted fabrics, leather, paint |
Subjects |
games |
Search Terms |
Greece Toy |