Jill’s Biggin Croft HouseHighland Museum of Childhood This dolls’ house, crafted in the style of a traditional Highland croft house, or ‘biggin’ as they were sometimes known, was made during the Second World War by May Armstrong for her daughter Gillian, known as...
Cabbage Patch DollHighland Museum of Childhood Cabbage Patch Kids dolls were one of the most sought-after toys of the 1980s. They came in a range of styles with different hair colours, costumes, and accessories. Each individual doll came with a certificate of...
Fisher Price Chatter TelephoneHighland Museum of Childhood This iconic 1980s toy is still available to buy today – it became popular again after featuring in the Toy Story films. The original version had a wooden body with plastic wheels, eyes, receiver, and...
Flying Round the British Empire Board GameHighland Museum of Childhood ‘Flying Round the British Empire’ is a good example of colonial propaganda. The expansion of the British empire was not welcomed by all members of society and was marked by violence....
Classroom MapHighland Museum of Childhood This map would likely have been displayed in a classroom to teach children about the geography of the Indian sub-continent. It gives us an insight into changes to the global political geography. Dating from 1900, the map...
