Name: Herstory Doll
Made by and When: Herstory Doll, 2016
Material: Articulated vinyl
Marks: None
Height: 17 inches
Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Dark brown natural-textured wig, brown stationary eyes with applied upper eyelashes and painted lower eyelashes, closed mouth
Clothes: Wears a white tunic-length top made of a dark pink floral-print fabric and white Capri pants with bows at the lower sides that match the fabric of the top. The top has four buttons in the back, two of which are functional (no Velcro closure). Dark pink sandals complete the fashion.
Other: Designed by Queen Cee, the multiarticulated Herstory Dolls have extra articulation under the breast area, at the elbows, wrists, knees, and ankles. The dolls can sit or stand. The dolls reflect diverse skin tones and hair textures. The installed doll’s complexion is medium with natural-textured hair. With this doll line, children are encouraged to create their own stories.
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