This doll is over 60 years old and is called a crolly doll because it was make in a place called Crolly in Co. Donegal. It is a rare piece of Irish history because the factory that made the doll is now gone. There was even a song out called The crolly doll by Phillip McCaffery. It is on YouTubeCrolly Doll

There are some videos on the Crolly doll too on YouTube. There is also an interesting article on the rarity of the Crolly doll.A toy story: Why Crolly dollies are a rare piece of ...My mother gave this doll to me when I was small. I broke the eyes in it. I replaced them recently.

This doll is called Maura since my mam was small. When I'm finished doing her up I will keep her forever. I just need to get the cryer, repaint her again and get a dress that fits her, preferably a 60's and shoes.

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