Created by
Mattel, Inc., American, founded 1945
Subject of
Dr. Clark, Kenneth, American, 1914 - 2005
Clark, Mamie, American, 1917 - 1983
Date
ca. 1959
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)
Description
A Mattel-made Barbie-like doll wearing a purple dress with flowers. The doll has dark skin and black, chin-length hair.
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Toys and Games
Type
dolls
Topic
Children
Play
Race relations
Segregation
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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5839166dc-639f-4b0e-a534-b86992c5198e

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