Carry cot
Mothercare
Category
Dolls' accessories
Date
circa 1970 - circa 1989
Materials
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671138.2
Summary
One of a pair of identical red 'Mothercare' plastic carry cots with various sheets and pillows inside, bought by donor as an accessory to 'Tiny Tears' or 'Teeny Tiny Tears' dolls. In pen under the cover are the words 'Julia Darby' (one of donor's daughters).
Provenance
Bought for the donor's daughters in the 1970s and 1980s, and donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mrs Jenny Darby in February 2012.
Makers and roles
Mothercare , retailer