Corn dolly - Norfolk Lantern

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Corn dolly - Norfolk Lantern

Corn dolly - Norfolk Lantern

Name/Title

Corn dolly - Norfolk Lantern

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.680

Description

Wheat straw and wheat ear plaited lantern shape. Similar to the construction of a 'neck' but halved in length. Elaborate plaiting for suspending the lantern.

Context

The worldwide construction of corn dollies is reflected in the Norfolk Lantern - similar designs are made in Guatemala and Greece but represent bells. The Greek lantern has tassels rather than a bunched wheat ear finished at the base.

Category

Corn Dollies

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Height

220 mm

Circumference

240 mm

Weight

16 g

Material

Straw

Location

* Untyped Location

C85 (bottom)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good