Doll

ID:

37.13/165

Production date:

c. 1760-1780

Location:

In Store

This doll is taken from the 'baby house' originally owned by Lady Anne Blackett. The doll is probably contemporary with the baby house itself. She was manufactured in England or Germany and would probably have been purchased from a catalogue.  < ...Read more

This doll is taken from the 'baby house' originally owned by Lady Anne Blackett. The doll is probably contemporary with the baby house itself. She was manufactured in England or Germany and would probably have been purchased from a catalogue.

The doll's head, shoulders, forearms, hands and shoes are made of wax. These are attached to a linen torso and legs. Her features have been painted onto her face. Dolls like this one were usually sold undressed so it is likely that the clothes were added by the Blacketts. The doll is dressed in the typical clothes of a domestic servant in this period. She is wearing a linen dress, apron and tippet. < Hide

Measurements

H 215 mm; W 155 mm; D 70 mm (overall)

Materials

wax; linen; hair

Last Updated

2024-03-14