Date:1940 - 1950 (c.)
Description:This group of soft toys belonged to a girl called Sarah. She was born during World War II (1939 - 1945), when materials for dolls and toys were in short supply. They are all home-made, using odd pieces of fabric in the sewing box. Sarah made the rabbit herself when she was 9 years old.
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Donor ref:H16480 and H16507 and H16508 (57/12236)
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