Black Baby Doll Girl

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Description:

Black baby doll girl made from bisque in excellent condition. She has multiple yarn braids tied with bows and a red dress with white polka dots. A green heart with white polka dots is hanging from her neck. Her arms and legs are articulated.

Product Origin:

Unknown.

Background:

To learn more about this piece read "Toys as History: Ethnic Images and Cultural Change”

Statement: We understand these objects may inflict offense through their embodiment of racist ideology by depicting stereotypical and discriminatory imagery and language. However, we hope to educate our community and encourage personal reflection through interacting and understanding the historical context of these objects, rather than ignoring them.