Corn dolly - Harvest Maid

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Corn Dolly - Harvest Maid

Corn Dolly - Harvest Maid

Name/Title

Corn dolly - Harvest Maid

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.678

Description

Corn dolly representing a female with a basket and hat.

Context

The female figure is represented as 'Mother Earth' who is responsible for growing plants, in many harvest festivals and feasts. The maid has a basket and could represent the female workers gathering in the harvest.

Category

Corn Dollies

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Height

180 mm

Circumference

290 mm

Weight

45 g

Material

Straw

Location

* Untyped Location

C85 (bottom)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good