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Wax doll
Unknown, 1850, Wax
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Wax doll
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Item no
21461
Title
Wax doll
Description
The wax doll wears a blue dress that is in quite poor condition. The doll's blond curls are tied with blue ribbons. The dress is long with frills and lace. The sleeves of the dress are slightly torn and there is a lace frill on the front. Though torn, the dress is very delicate and pretty.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1850
Type
Wax
Location
Museum of Childhood
Accession number
mc1493
Wax dolls were very popular between the late 1700's and the early 20th century. Wax was less fragile than porcelain and could be coloured to make realistic skin tones.
This doll was named Enid.
Exhibitions with this item
Whose Town? Florence Morham
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