Fabric doll
Category
Dolls
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cotton and printing ink
Measurements
685 mm (height)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 660899
Summary
A large rag doll made from heavy-duty cotton stuffed with an unknown substance, possibly some kind of fabric. The doll is jointed by means of rows of stitching at the shoulders and tops of the legs. Her facial features, hair, underwear and boots are printed on. The 'underwear' consists of rows of 'broderie anglaise' around the tops of the arms, knees and across the chest. She also has red 'stockings' and black 'boots'. She has been darned and mended in many places, including the neck and both arms, and is very dirty.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mrs M. Foreman in December 1974.
Marks and inscriptions
Sole of left foot: "ART FABRIC MILLS./ NEW YORK./ Patented Feb 13th 1900"