- Object name(s):
- Victorian Peg Doll
- Brief description:
- This hand-sewn doll was treasured by younger members of the Raymont family. She has three layers of cream, ruched crinoline in the skirt and a maroon ribbon bodice and cuffs. Her finely drawn face hides a secret: her head and body are made from a simple wooden clothes peg. Made at a time when few infants owned shopbought toys, she has survived into the 21st century probably because the children were only allowed to see her on Sundays, or as a special treat. Peg dolls were first known as ‘Dutch dolls’ or ‘Flanders dolls’ and were often made by hand at very little expense. They were dressed in ‘clothes’ made from scraps of fabric or old household linen. Circa 1830s.
- Collection:
- Newton Abbot Museum
- Associated concept:
- Toys and Games
- Dimension:
- 100mmx97mmx10mm
- Object name:
- Victorian Peg Doll
- Object number:
- 2016.11.21
- Reproduction number:
- pegdoll.jpg
- Right note:
- image belongs to Newton Abbot Museum, not to be reproduced without permission
- Text:
- if you would like to find out more about any of the items in our collection, you can contact the museum via our website: https://museum-newtonabbot.org.uk/
- Text reason:
- Museum website
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