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Created by:
Mattel, Inc., American, founded 1945  Search this
Subject of:
Dr. Kenneth Clark, American, 1914 - 2005  Search this
Mamie Clark, American, 1917 - 1983  Search this
Medium:
thermoplastic, polyvinyl chloride
Dimensions:
11 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (29.2 x 6.4 x 3.8 cm)
Type:
dolls
Place used:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1959
Description:
A Mattel-made Barbie-like doll wearing a purple dress with flowers. The doll has dark skin and black, chin-length hair.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Children  Search this
Play  Search this
Race relations  Search this
Segregation  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kate Clark Harris in memory of her parents Kenneth and Mamie Clark, in cooperation with the Northside Center for Child Development
Object number:
2012.99.4
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Toys and Games
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5839166dc-639f-4b0e-a534-b86992c5198e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.99.4