University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
55/738
Title
Rattle,
Creator
Eric Jones (Maker)
Description
This straw rattle dolly was made by Eric Jones, a 16 year old boy, at Spring Farm, Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire. It is 7 inches long, in a spiral, shell-like design.
Physical description
1 rattle: straw
Production place
Spring Farm [Robin Hood's Bay]
Production date
1955
Object name
Corn dolly
Material
Plant fibre, straw
Technique
Braided
Dimensions
- Length 180 mm
- Width 90 mm
Associated subject
CRAFTS : straw-working
Corn dolly making
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1028.tif - High resolution image