Belonged to William Bowen's Grandfather, who brought it to Australia in 1907. Photo has appeared in Australian newspapers, magazines and American Magazines.
Doll and Bear Museum
The Museum contains a mixture of antique dolls and miniatures from 1802 onward. Bears from early last century right through to modern dolls and bears, as well as international dolls from 100 countries. There is something to interest everyone.
Address:
8 Mayers Street, Manunda, QLD
Tel:
0740537481
Hours:
Monday, Thrusday, Friday & Saturday 10.00am - 2.30pm. Also by appointment.
Admission:
Adults $4, Senior citizens $3, Children $2.50, Teachers with groups free, School groups $2 each
Facilities:
Wheelchair access at entry and inside, toilets, shop, guided tours adapted to individual groups
Collection:
Over 3,000 dolls and bears, 1,000 miniatures and sundry items
Items
Dinner Set
English Child's Dinner Set
Description:
Believed to be from 1842.
Date:
c1842
Plate
Glass Commemorative Plate - Theodore Rousevelt
Description:
Surrounding the plate; Bears dancing, playing tennis and other sports, doing the Hornpipe and shooting ducks.