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Doll Making Equipment

1870-1900
Place of origin

collection of eyes, hair and painting colouring
to be used in the production of poured wax dolls made by members of the Pierotti Family


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 18 parts.

  • Jar Containing Powder
  • Piece of Resin
  • Eyes
  • Box Containing Doll Eyes
  • Box Containing Doll Eyes
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Materials and techniques
mohair, glass
Brief description
Collection of Eyes and Hair, English, 1870-1900
Physical description
collection of eyes, hair and painting colouring
to be used in the production of poured wax dolls made by members of the Pierotti Family
Object history
Equipment and parts provided by Miss Irene Pierotti. These items would have been used by Charles William and Charles Ernest together with other family members in the finishing processes of wax doll making.
Production
the parts may be as late as 1920
Collection
Accession number
MISC.280:1-1983

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Record createdJanuary 30, 2001
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