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Doll

Composition sleeping doll, c.1945, dressed in Welsh costume. The doll has blue glass eyes and black synthetic hair. Articulated arms and stiff legs, with black slippers and painted white socks.

Costume: Dressed in hand-made knitted Welsh costume in black red and white, consisting of gown, petticoat, shawl and pantaloons. Carrying basket of cockles on her head. With basket of laverbread on each arm, made out of hazelnuts. A 1949 halfpenny has been placed in the front pocket of her apron. Hand made by donor.

Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

F75.182

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: White, Mrs Emma
Association Type: Maker
Date: 20th century (mid)
Place: Pyle

Creation/Production

Period: 1945 (circa)

Acquisition

Donation

Measurements

Height (mm): 220

Techniques

Hand knit
Knitting

Material

Composition (doll)
Wool (spun and twisted)

Location

In store-room
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