Wicker doll carriage with tan corduroy hood and sides, c. 1930

Name/Title

Wicker doll carriage with tan corduroy hood and sides, c. 1930

Entry/Object ID

1995.26.2

Description

Acc. No. 95.26.2 Subject Category: Toys Date or Period: C - 1930 Object: Doll Carriage. Description: Wicker covered carriage with an adjustable hood. The carriage and hood is lined in tan colored corduroy. The body of the carriage is attached to a metal frame which terminates into a handle with ebonized grip. It has iron wheels with black rubberized wheel treads. Wicker either painted or stained in original light greenish brown colored finish. Size: L - 32 x H - 27 X W - 13 inches. History of Object: Doll carriage that belonged to the donor as a child, the daughter of George B. and Jean Musso. Mr. Musso owned and operated a shoe repair shop on Park St. in the 1930's. The donor, Lillian Musso Mulzan, attended local schools. Family has lived here since the 1920's. Acquired from: Lillian Musso Mulzan Date: 3-18-1995