Seven Gollies
Seven Gollies, one with plastic floating pupil eyes, red felt nose and lips, black wool hair, black and white checked trousers —24 ½in. (62cm.) high, another with multi-coloured stripped trousers, a homemade knitted golly and others (one with hand pads in need of repair, some age related wear) 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, one with plastic floating pupil eyes, red felt nose and lips, black wool hair, black and white checked trousers —24 ½in. (62cm.) high, another with multi-coloured stripped trousers, a homemade knitted golly and others (one with hand pads in need of repair, some age related wear) 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.
