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Frozen Charlotte or pudding doll

c. 1900
Overview

white ceramic figure of a naked child, with black colouring on head to represent hair.

Historical information

Small ceramic dolls like these were placed in wedding cakes to represent future children.
This one was found by the donor in 1988 at Delower's Cottage, Central Greenough.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB2612
Item type
Ornaments
Themes
Popular Culture
Material
Ceramics
Width
14 mm
Height or length
38 mm
Depth
7 mm
Inscriptions and markings

None

Contextual information

This small ceramic doll is representative of an overseas tradition no longer followed.

Keywords
Doll
Year
c. 1900
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Object’s condition or completeness
Last modified
Sunday, 10 December, 2023
Greenough Museum and Gardens

Greenough Museum and Gardens

Frozen Charlotte or pudding doll
Frozen Charlotte or pudding doll

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