Rag doll

description

Physical description

doll Rag doll, dressed in red and fawn ski outfit with red knitted bonnet and booties. With pair of skis and ski sticks made of cardboard and part-covered with silver paper

History note

This doll was made by Mrs Hallowes when she was in Fresnes Prison, Paris, and was given to the German Padre whose family returned it after the War.

Object details

Category: Souvenirs and ephemera
Related period: Second World War (association)
Materials: whole: cloth
Dimensions: whole: Height 90 mm, Length 410 mm, 1090
Catalogue number: EPH 4082
On display at: IWM London

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