Corn Dollies

an ongoing traditional craft

MEDIUM-SIZED CORN DOLLIES

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The measurements given are the approximate length from the top of the hanging loop to the tips of the ears at the base.

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There are a number of Corn Dolly designs from Suffolk which incorporate a horseshoe.
The overall height of this one is 11ins/28cm
Price £13.30.
Large Suffolk Horseshoe Corn Dolly with:
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A smaller Suffolk horse shoe.
Length of straw bunch 12ins/31cm
Price £6.60.
Small Suffolk Horseshoe Corn Dolly with:
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For some reason I have yet to discover this design was called a Lantern, it was made in several areas
Height 9½ins/24cm
Price £8.35.
Lantern with:
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This particular style of drop-shaped dolly is claimed by Yorkshire; it is not worked over a core and the hollow spiral is said to provide a safe home for the Corn Spirit until the next Harvest.
Larger drop, height 10½ins/27cm
Price £6.75.
Large Yorkshire Dolly with:
Smaller drop, height 9ins/23cm
Price £4.10.
Small Yorkshire Dolly with:
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The Staffordshire Knot.
Overall height 8ins/20cm
Price£13.65.
Staffordshire Knot with: