Australian Display Doll: "Swagman"
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Dolls
Object Type: Display Dolls
Country: Australia
Continent: Asia;Australia
Materials: Fabric/Fiber, Cork
width: 5.5 in;
height: 11.5 in;
depth: 5 in
This doll represents a swagman living in the Outback region of Australia. Swagman refers to an unemployed man carrying the traditional tent, or "swag," who travelled by foot from farm to farm to earn a living by doing temporary jobs, particularly during the depressions of the 1890’s and 1930’s. Corks dangling from his hat keep the flies away. A rolled-up blanket is on his back.
Source:
https://www.nationalcostumedolls.com/australia-doll-swagman/