Date:1825 - 1875 (c.)
Description:Embroidered slipper filled with a collection of small dolls. The dolls are all made of wood, with jointed limbs and painted hair and faces. They would have been very cheap to buy, and were probably made in Germany. The slipper has been embroidered with blue/pink/yellow and gold threads, and has a leather sole. Mid 19th century Slipper 210mm long
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Embroidered slipper filled with a collection of small dolls. The dolls are all made of wood, with jointed ...
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Source: Warwickshire County Museums
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