Not currently on display at the V&A

Doll

About 1917 (made)
Place of origin

Wood, dressed as a boy servant in a blue silk robe and mauve damask waistcoat; made in China, early 20th century.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk robe, blue, mauve damask waistcoat, painted wooden face
Brief description
Wood, dressed as a boy servant in a blue silk robe and mauve damask waistcoat; made in China, early 20th century.
Object history
Notes on significance: Sent from Shanghai by the Door of Hope Mission and made expressly to show the faithful in England the different stations of life within the Chinese community
Production
Shanghai
Collection
Accession number
T.87-1936

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Record createdFebruary 12, 2000
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