ECL-O.91-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-O.91-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Soldier print doll pattern
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
Pattern with front and back of a large doll, printed on one sheet with the following text:
'Rag Doll No.3. Soldier
Painted by Samuel Finburgh, 5th June 1915
Instructions
Allowing 5/8 in. cut round outline of figure. Place printed sides of material together and stitch firmly along the black line, leaving a gap to insert stuffing. Turn right sid eout and stuff evenly with rags, kapok, or cotton wool. Do not over stuff. Finish by oversewing gap left for stuffing.
Printed for Her Majesty's stationery office by Hulbert Fabrics A.U.L.'
'Rag Doll No.3. Soldier
Painted by Samuel Finburgh, 5th June 1915
Instructions
Allowing 5/8 in. cut round outline of figure. Place printed sides of material together and stitch firmly along the black line, leaving a gap to insert stuffing. Turn right sid eout and stuff evenly with rags, kapok, or cotton wool. Do not over stuff. Finish by oversewing gap left for stuffing.
Printed for Her Majesty's stationery office by Hulbert Fabrics A.U.L.'
Content (event)
World War, 1914-1918
Dimensions
length (actual size): 593mm
width (actual size): 460mm
width (actual size): 460mm
Dimension note
Dimensions of whole sheet, including front and back of doll figure
Material
textile
Production
Person
Finburgh, Samuel (Artist)
Organisation
Hulbert Fabrics (Printer)
Date
1915
Technique
printed
History and association
Associated organisation
Eton College (Purchaser)
Object history note
Dolls were bought as printed textiles for making yourself, for children during the war