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Doll
Doll made of waxed papier-mâché head and shoulder plate with a ‘pumpkin head’, large black eyes, pupil-less but sleeping. Hair moulded in papier-mâché. Eyebrows painted previous to waxing. Straw stuffed torso, upper arms and legs of hollow material whilst lower of wood. Painted boots, orange and yellow buttons.
Clothing: Long white muslin dress with lace trimmings. Cotton petticoat.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
46.332.3
Creation/Production
Period: 1860 (circa)
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Height
(cm): 48
Techniques
Painted
Material
Wax
Papier-mâche
Straw
Wood
Paint
Location
In store
Classification
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