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
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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