Push chair
Simmons and Co
Category
Carriages & other vehicles
Date
1910
Materials
Painted rattan body with a metal framework and four rubber shod tyres.
Measurements
59.5 x 67 x 42cm (1ft 11 1/2in x 2ft 2 1/3in x 1ft 4 1/2in)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Castle Drogo, Devon
NT 903089
Caption
This doll's pushchair is made of rattan. They became poplular as toys for young girls during the early twentieth century.
Summary
Doll’s Push Chair built by Simmons and Co of London. Doll’s Push Chair (four wheels) propelled by a child. The body is made of rattan and painted cream. Dolls' push chair, rattan painted cream, metal wheels and axles painted dark green. English, about 1910.
Full description
This doll's pushchair is made of rattan. They became poplular as toys for young girls during the early twentieth century.
Provenance
This item forms part of the original Drewe family collection at Castle Drogo. It was transferred to the National Trust in 2008.
Makers and roles
Simmons and Co, builder