Date:1840 - 1860 (c.)
Description:Pedlar dolls were ornaments to display in the home, not playthings. They were dressed like real pedlars, complete with a basket of tiny goods for sale. This pedlar is made of wood, and carries a large basket of miniature wares - just like those that real traders carried round from house to house. The doll has a label pinned to her arm - 'Licensed hawker and dealer in small wares.'
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Pedlar dolls were ornaments to display in the home, not playthings. They were dressed like real pedlars, ...
This close-up of the pedlar's basket shows what a variety of tiny objects it contains. There is even ...
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