Homes, Trades and Games of Long Ago · Drawing 37 of 40
A rag doll
Long ago
This doll is made of fabric: it is a rag doll. It wears a bonnet and a dress. Pieces sewn together can become a playmate for all kinds of imaginary adventures.
Look together
What adventure would you invent for this doll?
An idea to try
Choose a name for the doll and invent a story in three moments: the doll sets off, meets someone, then comes home.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
The McCord Stewart Museum’s material culture collection includes objects connected with childhood and play. Such objects offer a way into the history of everyday life. This source provides general context; it does not date the imaginary rag doll on this page.
The child can look at the fabric, dress and seated pose, then invent a story for the doll. You could also talk about a well-loved toy in the family. Everyone’s memories are different: the drawing does not claim that all children had the same doll.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Original simplified illustration for colouring; not a historical document.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- Musée McCord Stewart — Culture matérielleCollection de jouets et poupées témoignant de l’enfance; ne démontre pas la date d’une poupée de chiffon précise. Dessin d’interprétation sans date.
Source review: 2026-09-15. Illustrations simplify places and scenes; they are not historical documents.
