Doll's pram
Pedigree Dolls and Toys
Category
Childcare objects
Date
circa 1973
Materials
Metal, plastic, coated fabric, rubber and paint
Measurements
895 mm (height); 400 mm (width); 940 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671259.1
Summary
A doll's pram made by Pedigree and bought in c.1973 from City Pram Co. for c.£7.50. The pram was given to the donor as a Christmas present when aged six. The body of the pram is made of metal and plastic and covered in a green coated fabric, with a hinged hood at one end. The chassis is made of white painted metal with hard rubber tyres. The pram also comes with a mattress and a detachable rain cover.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mrs Rebecca Calland-Hewitt in February 2011.
Marks and inscriptions
Around the edge of each tyre: 'MADE IN Hughes ENGLAND [space] 2" x 7/8" 300mm' One each long side of the pram: [a white plastic badge with the image of a red crown inside it]
Makers and roles
Pedigree Dolls and Toys, manufacturer