Cloth Soldier Doll
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| Title | Cloth Soldier Doll |
| Description | The cloth soldier doll has a stiffened felt head with painted brown hair, black eyes, white teeth, and pink cheeks. The doll is costumed in a brown felt cap with a brass button in front. The brown velvet uniform also has brass buttons as well as pocket flaps and a belt with a buckle. The doll comes complete with black velvet shoes and a cloth label that reads, "Made in England by Norah Wellings." In addition, there is a paper label attached which states, "Souvenir of Lake Louise Alberta. |
| Interpretation | Many of Norah Wellings' dolls served as mascots for adults. This doll was part of a specific collection that represented the English Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force during World War II. It is an excellent example of popular wartime support and propaganda. |
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| Author or Creator | Wellings, Norah, 1893-1975 |
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| Temporal Coverage | 1939/1945 |
| Collection Publisher | Early American Museum |
| Rights | Copyright Not Evaluated |
| Resource Identifier | 1992.016.0091 |
| Date Created | 2-24-2003 |
| Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
| Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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