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Limbs of dolls are shown as spare parts in a pile ready to be used in customers doll

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Limbs of dolls are shown as spare parts in a pile ready to be used in customers doll

Limbs of dolls are shown as spare parts in a pile ready to be used in customers doll repairs at Sydneys Doll Hospital, May 20, 2014. Opened in 1913, Sydneys Doll Hospital has worked on millions of dolls, teddy bears and other toys. Behind a toy shop on a busy suburban street in Sydneys south, " doll surgeons" transplant fingers, toes and heads, and repair broken eye sockets in dolls who were the victim of a childhood tantrum or sibling rivalry, sometimes decades ago. Picture taken May 20, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Reed (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
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This print showcases a pile of doll limbs, neatly arranged as spare parts, awaiting their turn to be used in the delicate repairs performed by the skilled "doll surgeons" at Sydney's Doll Hospital. Opened over a century ago in 1913, this iconic establishment has dedicated itself to mending millions of dolls, teddy bears, and other cherished toys. Tucked away behind a bustling toy shop on a vibrant suburban street in Sydney's south, these artisans painstakingly transplant fingers, toes, and heads while delicately repairing broken eye sockets. These dolls bear the scars of childhood tantrums or sibling rivalries that may have occurred decades ago but are now given another chance at playtime perfection. The photograph captures the essence of this unique place with its damaged yet detailed hands and legs scattered together like an aerial view of an artistic masterpiece. The abundance of spare parts hints at both the wastefulness and creative potential found within discarded objects. In this full-frame silhouette shot devoid of people but filled with multiple doll limbs waiting for resurrection through repair, we witness how destruction can give way to restoration. This image is part of a wider package titled "101 Years Mending Dolls, Teddies and Hearts" offering us glimpses into the world where forgotten toys find solace and rejuvenation. It serves as a testament to the enduring love we hold for our childhood companions and reminds us that even broken things deserve care and attention.

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