leisure object - Pram, Probably late 19th or early 20th century

Historical information

The pram appears to have been developed during the 18th century. Queen Victoria is known to have bought three prams (she had 10 children). From then, it was a natural progression to create a smaller version as a leisure item, particularly for little girls.

Significance

The introduction of dolls prams into the leisure item area, mirrors the development of toys generally.

Physical description

Pram cane, painted white with interwoven cane hood.

Inscriptions & markings

None

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