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Ours: A podcast of twenty Te Papa objects

The Topp Twins and the dolls

These miniature works of knitted art hail from Invercargill, and might just be the ultimate Kiwiana tribute to two of New Zealand's most popular characters – Camp Mother and Camp Leader, the creations of Lynda and Jools Topp – the Topp Twins.

'Camp Leader' knitted doll on Collections Online

'Camp Mother' knitted doll on Collections Online

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