I know that the baby in the cake tradition is part of the King Cake that is part of Mardi Gras. That my help start you on the right path. Being Mardis gras, i wouldnt be surprised if it were part of a much older series of traditions regarding luck and fertility and such.

Elizabeth Walton
www.clotheslinejournal.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Kristie Rhoback <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sep 30, 2005 1:08 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Help identifying a small doll...

Hello Listers

I have a bit of a mystery....

While cataloging our doll collection I came across a small molded female
metal doll 1" tall and at it's widest point just under 1/2" wide. It has
defined hair, eyes, nose, mouth and buttocks and the undefined arms with no
hands are bent at a 90 angle. It reminds me of a frozen charlotte style
doll.

I read somewhere that small metal "toys" were baked in to cakes and those
that found the "toy" received a prize. I can't recall the source. I've never
seen one but was wondering if this could be something similar. It seems too
small to truly be a toy. Has anyone see something like this? I searched on
line and came up empty....

Please help!

Kristine Rhoback
Textile Curator
Amherst Museum
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