Doll's pram
Category
Dolls' accessories
Date
1930 - 1939
Materials
Metal, fabric, plastic, Bakelite and rubber.
Measurements
490 mm (width); 845 mm (height); 918 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 661856
Summary
A 1930s metal doll's pram painted green with cream painted details and possibly made by 'Leeway'. It has re-painted wheels – not professionally done. The handle is made of wood and Bakelite. The pram has a green fabric hinged hood which is quite worn on one corner and reinforced in three places. The pram is lined with cream plastic and has three removable flat base panels. The pram is hung on four green, metal springs. It has four, green painted, spoked, metal wheels with cream and black solid rubber tyres. There is a metal brake attached to the chassis. The handle is chrome with a white painted turned wooden handrail. Inside the pram are two leather restraining straps. There is a spare leather strap with a buckle. There is a green fabric detachable box shaped apron. Total number of items is 6.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mrs S. L. Brown on September 1987.