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Flat panel made of gingerbread with moulded figure of woman seated in a chair and spinning using a wheel. Old display label accompanying the object on blue card reads: 'GINGERBREAD. A traditional Christmas gift. Near CRACOW'.
This type of bread was often made during the Christmas period by godmothers and given as presents to their godchildren. Judging by the theme of the figure, it is assumed that the present was made for a girl.
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