Famous African-American Actresses Paper Dolls

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Name: Famous African-American Actresses Paper Dolls

Illustrated By: Tom Tierney

Published by and When: Dover Publications, Inc., 2008

Sizes: Not including the stands, the paper dolls range in size from 8 to 8-1/4 inches. The book measures 8-1/4 x 11 inches (width x length).

Description: This book features 16 paper dolls of African American actresses with costumes from two of their most popular roles. A biography of each actress is printed on the inside front and back covers.

Other: Paper dolls in this book represent the following African-American actresses:

Dorothy Dandridge
Ruby Dee
Eartha Kitt
Cicely Tyson
Angela Bassett
Whoopi Goldberg
Halle Berry
Vivica A. Fox
Thandie Newton
Alfre Woodard
Lynn Whitfield
Lisa Bonet
Jada Pinkett Smith
Queen Latifah
Vanessa L. Williams
Beyoncé Knowles

Gallery

The cover features Halle Berry, Beyoncé Knowles, and Whoopi Goldberg.
The Dorothy Dandridge paper doll graces the back cover.

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