1738 – Fums-Up Doll

Physical description:
Very nice example of a First World War 'Fums Up' Doll good luck charm. Finely sculpted small silver body, with articulated arms, wings on heels, the words 'Fums Up' on his vest, a number on his back, and a wooden head with a carved shamrock.
Museum classification:
Protection - Good Luck
Size:
30 x 8 x 10
Information:
See 1567 and 1621. Large numbers of these dolls were given by girlfriends and family to soldiers going to fight in World War I. They were often sold with a card that read: When Romans fought With sword and knife, The sign ' thumbs up ' Meant ' spare his life.
Resource:
Object
Materials:
Silver, wood
Copyright ownership:
Treetrunk Ltd
See 1567 and 1621. Large numbers of these dolls were given by girlfriends and family to soldiers going to fight in World War I. They were often sold with a card that read: When Romans fought With sword and knife, The sign ' thumbs up ' Meant ' spare his life.