Seven Gollies
Seven Gollies, a Merrythought with white plastic eyes, black painted pupils, red felt mouth, pale blue felt jacket, red trousers and label to underside of foot —11 ½in. (29cm.) high; a felt Deans Rag Book with felt facial features, integral clothes and label to underside, a homemade golly and others These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
Seven Gollies, a Merrythought with white plastic eyes, black painted pupils, red felt mouth, pale blue felt jacket, red trousers and label to underside of foot —11 ½in. (29cm.) high; a felt Deans Rag Book with felt facial features, integral clothes and label to underside, a homemade golly and others These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
