Summary
Coverlet for toy bed, made by Mrs Johanna Harry Hillier, nee Gyles, circa 1929-1935, in which was stored toys made from MacRobertson's Max Mint wrappers of waxed paper, printed with a diamond shape in blue and orange with a background of red and blue zig-zag lines.
Mrs Hillier came to Australia from England in 1881. She was a milliner by trade and made a set of these toys for each of three grandchildren. She began by making the fans and then progressed to a variety of other toys. A set of 56 figures, pieces of furniture, costume and costume accessories was donated to Museums Victoria by one of her granddaughters.
Physical Description
Doll sized coverlet of pink satin-like fabric to go on canopied bed. Rectangular shape. Rows of gathered stitching producing a padded effect.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Ruth Moss, 28 Apr 1989
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Classification
Games & toys, Dolls' accessories, Dolls' furniture & furnishings
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Object Dimensions
115 mm (Width), 95 mm (Depth), 10 mm (Height)
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