Greek Dolls from The 1934 Chicago Exposition

       Alexander and Helen are from Greece. They came to this country to represent Greek dolls at the Century of Progress Exposition held in Chicago in 1933 and 1934. When the sunlight strikes Helen's spangle costume, the spangles are as dazzling as sunlight on the sea. Costumes like this are worn by women living close to the Mediterranean.

       Alexander is dressed like the members of the Royal Guard. In Scotland his pleated skirt would be called a kilt, but in Greece it is called the "fustanella."

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