Original box for doll
British National Doll Company
Category
Dolls' accessories
Date
1940 - 1949
Materials
cardboard
Measurements
160 mm (Width) x 150 mm (Depth high end); 76 mm (Depth low end); 370 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671922.2.1
Summary
The lid of the original cardboard triangular box for a plastic doll made by the British National Doll Company. The lid of the box has a blue outer cover and silver lines. In the centre of the front of the lid is a silver fancy label showing the lettering "A Present To Gillian". "From Auntie Muriel". On one end is written British National Dolls Ltd London also The number 66015/580, Hair style marked FAIR, and Dress marked White.
Provenance
Gift to the National Trust Museum of Childhood by Mr. Peter Camburn in 2016.
Makers and roles
British National Doll Company , manufacturer