British doll makers in the late 18th century produced dolls that were strong and relatively cheap to serve as children’s playthings. The finish of the wooden body is rough beneath the clothes, and the arms fasten to the body with a nail through each sleeve at the top. The clothes are not removable: the idea of dressing and undressing a doll as an important part of play was yet to come. The doll is dressed as an adult female. She has inset black glass eyes and her wig is of light brown mohair on a white canvas base that is glued to her head.