Summary
One of three Chinese dolls, which were given to Nancy (born 1918), Elizabeth (born 1922) and David (born 1926) Murdoch in the 1920s by their aunt Dora (Murdoch) Long (born in 1874) in the 1920s. Dora was the sister of the children's father William Murdoch. Dora lived in Eaglehawk near Bendigo at the time she gave the dolls to her nieces and nephew who were living in Camberwell at the time. The three dolls may have been purchased in Bendigo by Dora, as there was a well established Chinese community in the town by the 1920s, with several Chinese owned shops importing goods from China.
Physical Description
Painted ceramic head, lower arms and legs with body made from woven fabric (linen) stuffed with sawdust. The head is terracotta while the arms and legs, which are covered with fabric are stoneware or porcelain. The doll wears a costume consisting of a (silk) blue shirt with pink trim, red pants and green shoes. Shirt and pants embroidered with silk and metallic gold thread. Doll wears a removable red hat with tassels, pom poms and a long cord with a coin attached to the end.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Migration & Cultural Diversity, Home & Community, Clothing & Textiles
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Trish Redman, 11 Mar 2004
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Other Association (See Comments)
Mrs Dora Long, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, circa 1920s
One of three doll's purchased by Dora for her nieces and nephews, possibly in Bendigo. -
User
Miss Nancy Murdoch, Camberwell, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1920s
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Miss Elizabeth Murdoch, Camberwell, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1920s
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Master David Murdoch, Camberwell, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1920s
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Classification
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
20 cm (Length), 10 cm (Width), 4 cm (Height)
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Dimensions
122 mm (Length), 47 mm (Width), 210 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Childhood, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Identity, Dolls, Toys
