Casgliadau Arlein

Wooden Dutch doll, possibly Flemish

Part of the Edward Lovett collection of dolls

Wooden Dutch doll, peg jointed, carved painted head, painted features. Black hair, blue eyes, sharp carved nose. Black dress long sleeves. Black shawl with tassel fringing and 2 black fabric buttons. Gold chain around neck and tucked in at waist. Head is covered with a white lace veil pinned with metal pin at top of head. Folded paper note tucked up skirt ' : Femme Du Polder / en Frilette de / Ceremonie' 'M. Bisranny? / Anvers Feb '05