Cubbington. Water pump
Beryl Rose standing beside a water pump in a garden in High View Road, Cubbington. 1937
Cup and Ball; Top
Before the widespread use of plastics in the 20th century, toys were made of natural materials.
This cup and ball, together with a small spinning top, are made of ivory.
Dean's Jolly Youngster Book No. 1 - High Old Times.
A hard-backed children's book illustrated with both colour and black and white pictures. The cover shows a young boy giving a young girl a piggy back ride, she wears a paper crown and wields a wooden ...
Diabolo and Tip-Cat
Both diabolo and tip-cat were toys that children played at home, or in the street or playground. They were very cheap to buy, or could be home-made. Both involve using string to keep the reel spinning.
The ...
Dissected Puzzle
This form of puzzle, now known as a jigsaw, was originally called a dissected puzzle.
The printed picture was applied to a thin sheet of wood, which was then dissected, or cut up, into pieces. It was ...
Dodo and Prince
A hard backed children's book called Dodo and Prince.
Doll
Celluloid male doll dressed in English Guards uniform. It has cloth arms, a black busby hat, a red jacket, blue trousers and a sporran.
Doll
A Victorian composition wax doll, c.1870. The girl doll is wearing a pale blue and white satin dress with a blue necklace.
Doll
This is a doll of a Breton woman from France. It is made of bisque and wears a black dress, blue apron, red and white striped bodice and a lace hat. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that ...
Doll
This doll is thought to represent a man from Fribourg, Switzerland. It is made of porcelain and contains a clockwork mechanism which possibly caused the doll to move. The doll is one of a large collection ...
Doll
This is a doll of a Swedish or Norwegian woman in traditional costume. It is made of celluloid and has on a red dress and bonnet with lace edging and an apron. The doll is one of a large collection of ...
Doll
This is a doll of a Welsh woman in traditional national costume. It is made of porcelain with a painted face. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery ...
Doll
A small Victorian doll from England. It is made of porcelain and wears a white lace dress. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum.
Doll
This child's doll is from Basutoland in South Africa. The doll is made from painted wood, and is wearing a skirt made from fur. The arms and legs of the doll are jointed, which allows them to move.
Doll
This doll is possibly a Chinese boy puppet doll. It is made of plastic and has a painted face. The doll's trousers have faded. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington ...
Doll
This is a doll of a Japanese girl wearing a kimono. It is made of white porcelain or celluloid, and wood. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery ...
Doll in Traditional Scottish Costume
This is a doll of a Scottish man in traditional national costume. It is made of bisque and ceramic and wears a black jacket with a brown and black tartan kilt. The doll is one of a large collection of ...
Eathorpe. Co-operative Stores and Post Office
Eathorpe stores and post office with two boys and their toy cart in front. 1910s