Toy rabbit
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Velvet and cotton
Measurements
300 mm (H); 180 mm (W); 80 mm (D)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1150443.1
Summary
Soft toy; A toy rabbit, one of two toy rabbits; this one is a white rabbit (from Alice in Wonderland) c.1916, in white cotton velvet and with a paper under one arm and was made at the Doll Industry which was started in Wrexham Social Ladies in 1916 to get Money for the War. Bought by L.M.Yorke' . Country Life Article.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973
Marks and inscriptions
'The White Rabbit - made at the Doll Industry which was started in Wrexham Social Ladies in 1916 to get Money for the War. Bought by L.M.Yorke' (paper found under arm)