Object number
57/134
Description
This wax doll probably dates from 1875. It belonged to Miss Nina Kitchin, Curbar, Derbyshire. Probably originally bought in Sheffield.
This wax doll probably dates from 1875. It is dressed in a maroon and white cotton dress with a flannel petticoat and straw bonnet. It belonged to Miss Nina Kitchin of Curbar, Derbyshire. It was dressed in pieces left from her own clothes when she was made a new dress. The donor thinks that it was probably originally bought in Sheffield.
Physical description
1 child's doll with clothing: wax and material; fair condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Wax doll, claimed by owner to be 1875. // Dressed in maroon and white cotton with flannel petticoat and straw bonnet. // See accompanying enquiry form. // [pencil sketch] // Age: approx 1875 // Who made it and where? unknown definitely - but probably bought in Sheffield // Who used it and where? miss Nina Kitchin of Curbar, Derbyshire. // ... Any other information - The doll was dressed in pieces left from the child's frock, in imitation of it, when the child's new frock was made a piece was left for the doll to have a dress.'
Production date
1875 - 1875
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