BIRTHING DOLL
Created By:
Japanese Toy
Year:
18th-19th Century
Why?:
This particular doll was a very popular attraction during the 18th Century among the residents of Edo. It is commonly believed these dolls were initially made to teach midwives how to deliver babies; evidence suggests that they were used for entertaining purposes.
But Why??:
Because what is more fun than pushing a baby out of yourself?!