Small woollen doll dressed as a sailor
Maker and role
Vancouver Prisoners of War Branch: Maker
Production date
1914-1918
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Description
Small woollen doll dressed as a sailor. There is a small safety pin on the back so it can be worn as a brooch.
Collection Type
Objects
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History
This type of doll, called a 'Wooly', was made by the Vancouver Prisoners of War Branch, Canadian Red Cross as a fundraiser during the First World War. On the price list (ref: 2010/1) this doll was called a Bluejacket and was sold at $0.50.
Catalogue Number
2010/4
Associated Person and Role
Canadian Red Cross Society
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