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Description
Costume: Long red hooded cap, printed bedgown, striped apron, skirt, underskirts, and carrying a basket of knitting.
Body: Bisque head with sleeping eyes using a lead weight. Legs and arms probably of wood; head is loosely attached. Two wires across the body connect the head and legs to the body, although legs are detached.
Height: without hat c.46cm
Hat: silk plush
General observations: There is nothing particularly Welsh about the costume other than the hat. A similar red cloak is found on dolls of this date from other parts of Britain (and see D20) Compare this doll with D8. This doll has suffered from severe light damage to apron and gown.
Provenance and History: Made by Mrs Betsy Watkins, Caretaker of Caernarfon Castle at the time of the Investiture of the Prince of Wales, 1911. Two others were made at the same time, present location unknown. One miniature version was presented to Lloyd George, the other was sent to Buckingham Palace.
Date: 19th century with early 20th century additions.
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