Name: Famous African-American Women Paper Dolls
Illustrated By: Tom Tierney
Published By and When: Dover Publications, Inc., 1994
Sizes: The paper dolls are 9-1/2 to 10 inches. The book measures 9-1/4 x 12-1/4 inches.
Description: From the back cover, “The book includes 16 costumed dolls (each with one additional costume) depicting such notable African-American women as Phillis Wheatley, Sojourner truth, Mary McLeod Bethune, Leontyne Price, Madam C. J. Walker, Patricia Roberts Harris, Shirley Chisholm, Mae C. Jemison, Barbara Jordan, Judith Jamison, and Toni Morrison.”
Other: Tierney provides an introduction and a description of each plate on the inside front and inside back covers. On the back cover he adds, “From their beginnings in this country as slaves and chattels, through years of struggle for freedom, respect and equal opportunity, African-American women have traveled a long and difficult road. This full-color paper doll collection pays tribute to that struggle and reflects the role of black women in American society.
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