Doll, Bridal

Production date
1964
 Description
Small plastic doll with movable limbs dressed in a cream satin wedding dress. Headwear consists of a small net veil and artificial flowers. Dress has tight bodice with a large puffed out skirt and train. Artifical flowers decorate the neckline with an additional three identical flowers on middle lower front skirt and another three on the train. Doll has red hair. The dress is modelled on the donor's wedding dress and was used to decorate the bridal car. Unknown maker. In fair condition. 1964.
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Object detail

Production date
1964
Subject person
Classification
Toy/Recreational Artifacts
Ceremonial Artifact/Societal Artefacts
Credit line
This little doll played an interesting part in Patricia Taunt (nee Hibell's) wedding to Jim Taunt on February 22 1964. She is dressed in a miniature version of Patricia's dress, and has red hair like Patricia - a miniature version of the bride herself! The doll was used to decorate the bridal car to and from the wedding ceremony.
Accession number
TM.2000.215
Collection type
Social History
Material
Plastic
Satin
Fabric
Net
Hair

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