Object number
57/134
Description
This wax doll probably dates from 1875. It is dressed in a maroon and white cotton dress with a flannel petticoat and straw bonnet. It belonged to Miss Nina Kitchin of Curbar, Derbyshire. It was dressed in pieces left from her own clothes when she was made a new dress. The donor thinks that it was probably originally bought in Sheffield.
Physical description
1 child's doll with clothing: wax and material; fair condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Wax doll, claimed by owner to be 1875. // Dressed in maroon and white cotton with flannel petticoat and straw bonnet. // See accompanying enquiry form. // [pencil sketch] // Age: approx 1875 // Who made it and where? unknown definitely - but probably bought in Sheffield // Who used it and where? miss Nina Kitchin of Curbar, Derbyshire. // ... Any other information - The doll was dressed in pieces left from the child's frock, in imitation of it, when the child's new frock was made a piece was left for the doll to have a dress.'
Production date
1875 - 1875
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