Date:1914 - 1918 (c.)
Description:Dr H.C. Crew of Oakswell House in Wednesbury carved this jester's bauble. He made it to entertain Belgian refugees who were staying in the upper floors of his house during the First World War. When the Germans invaded Belgium in 1914 many Belgians sought refuge outside their country and over 100,000 headed for Britain. A keen wood carver, Dr Crew decorated his house with many picture frames and cabinets.
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Dr H.C. Crew of Oakswell House in Wednesbury carved this jester's bauble. He made it to entertain Belgian ...
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Image courtesy of: Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery
Donor ref:BM&AG: 2001F63 (92/1918)
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