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.

Cataloged By

Felix Lam

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

C8S5

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good