Object number
88/12
Title
Selborne dolly,
Creator
Description
Corn dolly, known as 'Selborne dolly', from Ruth Wylie. It is made of bearded wheat and has red ribbon decoration.
This corn dolly, known as the 'Selborne dolly', was given to the Museum by Ruth Wylie when she visited. It is made of bearded wheat and has red ribbon decoration. It consists of a dome made from four plaits which are joined to a central pillar by smaller plaits, and it has a straw loop for hanging.
Physical description
1 corn dolly: straw; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Description: SELBORNE DOLLY // Made of bearded wheat. // 4 plaits form a dome joined to a central pillar by smaller plaits. Straw loop for hanging and red ribbon decoration. The bearded ears form a tassel below. // Dimensions: Length: approx. 31.0cm Width: approx.. 10.0cm // Associated information: This dolly was made by Ruth Wylie and given to the museum as a gift when she visited the collections. // References: See also ‘Corn Dolly Newsletter’, Winter 1998, ‘The Selborne Dolly’ by Ruth Wylie.’
Production place
Headley Down
Object name
Material
Technique
Dimensions
- Length 310 mm
- Width 100 mm
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