Corn dolly - Essex Terret

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Corn dolly - Essex Terret

Corn dolly - Essex Terret

Name/Title

Corn dolly - Essex Terret

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.683

Description

Corn dolly constructed from wheat straw and wheat ears, in a double ended 'neck' shape with bunched wheat ears at either end and a plaited handle.

Context

This corn dolly is specially located in Essex. It is based on part of the trimmings for a horses' harness. A brass half hoop was attached to the horses head between the ears and decorated with small bells or tassels.

Cataloged By

Felix Lam

Category

Corn Dollies

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Length

310 mm

Circumference

100 mm

Weight

30 g

Material

Straw

Location

* Untyped Location

C8S5

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good