Item Reference: 006679
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Doll in guardsman outfit with drum and open and close eyes. The outfit features a leopard skin apron and grenadier bearskin hat.
Date: c. 1970s
Further Information: Leopard skin aprons for British military drummers are a tradition that began in the 18th century and is closely associated with the Grenadier Guardsmen. It continues to this day, though is now ceremonial.
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