Art Funded by you

Warwick doll collection

Various, 1800–1950

Collection of dolls, dolls' houses and furniture, shop models, Noah's Arks, trains, games and puzzles. Approximately 275 dolls as well as other miniature figures. Pedlar dolls including two fortune-telling ones; shops scenes and houses; mechanical, automatic clockwork and autoperipatetikos (walkers), some incorporating musical boxes. Two are by Pierre and Emile Jumeau in their original costume, there are famous characters, eg Mary Queen of Scots, and a teddy bear with a small dog. A selection is on display at St John's Museum.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Warwick doll collection, 1800–1950

Date supported

1988

Grant

13375

Total cost

53500

Content note: This object record is part of our archive and has not been updated since it was first published. It may contain inaccurate information or outdated language. Please get in touch if you think this record should be amended.

Get a National Art Pass and explore St John's House Museum

You'll see more art and your membership will help museums across the UK

Get a national art pass

Art Funded by you FAQs

Why is this object record marked 'archive'?

Where can I see this work of art? Is it on display?

What is Art Fund's purpose?

How is Art Fund funded?

What type of funding do you offer?

What does the acquisition grants programme support and who can apply?

How many works of art has Art Fund helped museums to acquire?

I’m a curator/researcher/arts professional and would like to find out more about this work, how do I get in touch?

I’m a journalist and would like to contact Art Fund about this work, how do I get in touch?

I would like to donate a work of art to a museum. What do I need to do?

I'd like to leave a gift to Art Fund in my will. How can I do this?

Contact us

If you have a question about a work of art in our archive, please contact the Programmes team. We’ll be happy to answer your enquiry.

Get in touch