IF you're scared of dolls, look away now! This fortune telling tool could be one of the most creepy objects in Bradford's museum collections.
Dr Lauren Padgett, assistant curator of collections for Bradford Museum, shared the fascinating item as part of her takeover on the Women of Bradford Instagram account.
The footage shows a fortune teller or fate lady doll.
In a mini history lesson for followers, Dr Padgett said: "Not for those with pediophobia, a fear of dolls.
"This 19th century doll is known as a ‘Grodnertal’ or Dutch doll with folded paper beneath its skirt which, when unfolded, reveal a handwritten fortune.
"The fortune I reveal in the video refers to 'beauty and riches'."
Women of Bradford sees a different woman with a connection to the district share an insight into her life each week. Dr Padgett will be showing the behind-the-scenes at the city's museums until Sunday. Search @womenofbradford on Instagram for more.
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