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Up for sale is a beautiful 10\" vintage mid-century Greek folk costume souvenir doll manufactured by the renowned Greek toy company Evelt. This highly collectible piece features the traditional, elaborate regional dress of Edipsos (located on the island of Euboea, Greece) and comes with its original paper string tag still attached to the waist.
Crafted with a molded hard plastic body, rigid legs, and simple black-painted shoes, this doll beautifully captures the post-WWII tourism era\'s attention to detail and cultural craftsmanship.Costume & Layer Details:• Headwear: A delicate, structured white lace head covering sitting over neatly braided long dark hair.
• Bodice: Rich rust/orange textured vest with metallic gold braided trim along the sleeves and chest.
• Accents: Adorned with traditional faux-coin medallion details across the front chest to simulate regional folk jewelry.
• Skirt & Apron: Features a vibrant, multi-layered skirt assembly. A stunning ornate yellow and gold embroidered apron with fine lace borders drapes over the main pleated fabric skirt.
• Back Details: The back features a striking textured, moiré-patterned synthetic fabric panel mimicking the elegant sheen of traditional satin.Condition Report:This doll is in Excellent Vintage Condition. It has been remarkably well-preserved over the decades:
• Fabrics: Colors remain bright, vibrant, and unfaded. There are no severe dust stains, tears, or fraying to the delicate lace borders and metallic gold trim.
• Structure: The hard plastic body is completely intact with no cracks, breaks, or loose limbs.
• Tag: The original factory string tag (\"Made in Greece - Evelt - Edipsos\") is present and fully legible with only light aging.
Please review all photos carefully as they serve as the visual description of the doll’s exact condition and intricate layers under the clothing.
Shipping & Handling:
Ships securely packed in a box to preserve the delicate lace, hair, and clothing layers. Please check out my other vintage listings!Please message me if you have any questions..