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@TheMERL Our sheep have charisma, uniqueness, nerve and a sticking tongue because they sassy as hell
Did you know that ceramic and bisque dolls were popular in the C19th but later more robust and cheaper materials were preferred? From the 1950s plastic dominated doll and toy production.
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Spot the difference! There are 5 differences to spot between these two photos of a 1800-50 rocking horse, can you find them?
All these dresses were made between 1850 and 1900, but we bet you can't guess which one is the oldest. Or can you? 🤔
#Didyouknow that ceramic and bisque dolls were popular in the C19th but later more robust and cheaper materials were preferred? From the 1950s plastic dominated doll and toy production.
Pram design has definitely evolved to prioritise comfort and safety compared to 1905, when the oldest of these prams was made. Can you put these baby prams in chronological order?
#BackToWorkBlues ? We got a game for you! Try to put these high-chairs in the right chronological order.
Work with illustrator @Loretta_Schauer this #OctoberHalfterm. Create your own pirate character, come up with a name, look and personality, and illustrate it! https://t.co/KQE4jkenPE
Thaumatrope was a popular optical toy in the 19th century but did you know that its name comes from the Ancient Greek words for "wonder" and "turn"? The "wonder", or illusion, is the result of a phenomenon known as persistence of vision!
One of the oldest dolls in our collection! This 17th c. doll is called the Old Pretender. Fashionably dressed with a wig made of human hair, its name comes from James Edward who is said to have given this doll to a family of loyal supporters.