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Saturday, March 11, 2017

Little Louise's Friends-Rastus

This single paper doll sheet features a black child holding a large sunflower.  He has 4 outfits. To some this paper doll may be considered offensive, but I love the artwork.  It's of the times, this was published around 1909.  I looked up the boys name Rastus, which is pretty much a term for "happy black man" character. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rastus

1 comment:

  1. Ditto! 1909 or not, all I see is a happy child. Political correctness should not strangle artfulness or the stories of our history.

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