This old man is sitting with a basket containing a fishing net, (attached to a black wooden stool). He wears a pair of black woollen tweed trousers, a black felt hat and a black & white knitted jumper and black oilskin apron.

He does not come with tag, but his original tag would have read:

Fisherman. In Scotland, most coastal villages depended on fishing for their livelihood. This could involve every member of the family. They would build their boats, make and repair nets, reap the harvest of the sea and to the screams of the gulls, take it safe to the harbour.

Bodach is the Gaelic names for old man. This doll is made by Sheena MacLeod who was an world famous award winning Scottish doll maker. She made 12 character styles of dolls. Today her dolls are quite rare and have become collectors items.

Old Woman Doll - She also sits on a black wooden stool. She wears a traditional type striped fisherwoman’s skirt and over it a waterproof apron. Under her skirt is a thick red brushed cotton underskirt - and bloomers made from the same fabric.

Her jumper is an orange mix knitted jumper with a matching flowery cotton headscarf.

If you’d like to read more about the doll maker and her work check out this article: https://www.csmonitor.com/1983/1004/100453.html

Measurements

• Height - Just over 6 inches tall

Vintage Notice

• Both dolls are over 40 years old ad are in great condition

  Shipping

• This doll ships 48 tracked in the UK

• International tracked outside of the UK.

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