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Betty Brown Historical Centre (Shire of West Arthur) > Records

Rag Doll

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Betty Brown

Overview

Handmade Rag Doll with blue pants & knitted vest. Blue bow tie with white spots. Handpainted face, stitched on animal skin hair, patterned scarf.

Historical information

It is thought that this handmade doll was made by Betty Brown as a child.

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Registration number

cwa-org-50-19.026

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People
Social History

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Place made

Darkan, Western Australia

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

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Betty Brown Historical Centre (Shire of West Arthur)

Betty Brown Historical Centre (Shire of West Arthur)

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