Queen Victoria's Wooden Dolls

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The narrative explores Queen Victoria's childhood isolation in Kensington Palace, highlighting her creativity through the creation of a doll family consisting of 132 intricately dressed wooden dolls. These figures symbolize her longing for companionship and reflect her patience, imagination, and artistic talents. Kim Marsland reveals the significance of these dolls and their connection to Victoria's early interests, showcasing her watercolour sketches and journals that bring her youthful characters to life, illustrating the foundations of her artistic passions throughout her reign.