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Gnomie

Doll
1910-1914 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cloth doll representing a gnome with a long beard and a pointed hat, made from printed cotton. It is formed from two half pieces sewn together and stuffed with sawdust. A yellow tassel hangs from the end of the hat. It is printed in red, grey and cream.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleGnomie (popular title)
Materials and techniques
Printed cotton, sawdust
Brief description
Gnomie; Cotton, printed, English, 1910-1914
Physical description
Cloth doll representing a gnome with a long beard and a pointed hat, made from printed cotton. It is formed from two half pieces sewn together and stuffed with sawdust. A yellow tassel hangs from the end of the hat. It is printed in red, grey and cream.
Dimensions
  • Height: 490mm
  • Width: 210mm
  • Depth: 90mm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Miss L M St G. Brett
Object history
Given to the Museum in 1987 by Miss L M St G. Brett [87/56]
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
MISC.231-1987

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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