Taken up a peg or two: early 19th century wooden doll makes a record
An early 19th century wooden peg doll featuring the original costume of a straw bonnet and cream silk dress with a mother of pearl belt, and red leather shoes, has sold for £3000 to a UK collector.
The doll, standing 18½in (47cm) high including the hat, was included in the Irita Marriott (27% buye…