Fabric doll
Allwin
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Velveteen
Measurements
520mm (height) x 180 mm (width)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 672376
Summary
A black afro-Caribbean fabric nightdress doll made of velveteen, she has a necklace, earrings and bangles. She is wearing a long cream dress with an opening at the back for the storage of nightwear. The dress has a floral pattern. Her feet are sewn onto the bottom of the dress.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Jean Dunning in January 2020.
Marks and inscriptions
There is a makers label attached to the left foot 'Allwin'
Makers and roles
Allwin, manufacturer