It has long been a legend in the South that during the Civil War, dolls were used to smuggle much needed medicine to the South. Two dollies, Nina and Lucy Ann are currently being tested to prove the legend. Amazingly they are 2-3ft. long. X-rays show their heads to be hollow and they have stitches and repairs to the backs, thus far proving the legend. The next step will be testing for residual drugs.
It is amazing what science is capable of these days and how wonderful that these much loved dollies played such an important role in helping wounded soldiers. It will be an amazing thing to find a legend to be true, especially one that helped so many in such an endearing way.
That is so cool Stacy! I love the dolls, hope your research is fruitful. Thanks for sharing the pic and x-ray, fascinating!
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