University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
51/668
Collection
Lavinia Smith Collection
Description
Nothing is known of the origin of this dolly, which has a spiral construction narrowing towards the top and a handle with a loop at the end. It is similar to the drop dollies made from fine straws in Yorkshire.
Physical description
1 corn dolly: straw
Archival history
No Lavinia Smith No. recorded.
Object name
Corn dolly
Material
Plant fibre, straw
Associated subject
Berkshire
CRAFTS : straw-working
Corn dolly making
Associated person/institution
Rippon, Miss Dorothy May Lyddon (Agent)