Doll's Clothing
Production date
2007
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Description
White knitted doll's clothing set made for papier mache doll. The set includes singlet, booties, pants, dress and a hat. The clothing is made from a synthetic yarn with ribbon closures.
Classification
TOYS Doll's Accessories
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Production date
2007
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Measurements
Bloomers H150 x W115 x D20mm
Singlet H150 x W124 x D20mm
Dress H312 x W255 x D20mm
Bonnet H135 x W115 x D 20mm
Bootie 1 H87 x W62 x D20mm
Bootie 2 H87 x W62 x D20mm
Singlet H150 x W124 x D20mm
Dress H312 x W255 x D20mm
Bonnet H135 x W115 x D 20mm
Bootie 1 H87 x W62 x D20mm
Bootie 2 H87 x W62 x D20mm
Media/Materials description
Synthetic Wool
History and use
This set of doll's clothes are associated with a papier mache doll in the Queensland Museum Collection. The doll originally sported hand knitted, fine woollen clothing. This set is a reproduction set of clothes for the doll using the same 1930s knitting pattern used to make the originals.These new doll's clothes were given to the donor as a gift, which were later donated to Queensland Museum along with the doll.
The doll, and these clothes, are an example of the kind of papier mache products made by volunteers during the Second World War. It is also an example of the ways Queensland women adapted to the wartime restriction on toys and dolls by making items for their children.
The doll, and these clothes, are an example of the kind of papier mache products made by volunteers during the Second World War. It is also an example of the ways Queensland women adapted to the wartime restriction on toys and dolls by making items for their children.
Registration number
H50066
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