Boy Playing, Greater London
A young boy playing with a Russian nested doll. This first 'Russian' doll was invented in 1890. It was then shown at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900. It went on to become a popular toy.
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A young boy playing with a Russian nested doll. This first 'Russian' doll was invented in 1890. It was then shown at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900. It went on to become a popular toy.
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