George Washington Carver Collectible Doll, 1979-1980
THF152470 / George Washington Carver Collectible Doll, 1979-1980
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Artifact Overview
George Washington Carver was a folk hero as well as an African-American scientist. This collectible doll celebrating Carver was produced as part of a Hallmark series of dolls of famous Americans. Carver is best known for his work on peanuts; it is surprising that this doll and building set lacks peanut motifs.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Character doll
Date Made
1979-1980
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in Taiwan for Hallmark Cards, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
93.97.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Cloth
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 7.375 in (doll)
Width: 3.875 in (doll)
Length: 0.75 in (doll)
Height: 8.75 in (box)
Width: 3.5 in (box)
Length: 1 in (box)
Inscriptions
Printed on front of box: GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER COLLECTIBLE DOLL
Printed on obverse of cloth tag:
© HALLMARK CDS., INC. / K.C., MO. 64141 / MADE IN TAIWAN...
Printed on reverse of cloth tag:
MAINE NO. 96 / MASS. LIC. NO. 196 / OHIO 6347 MO. / REG. NO. PA. 252...
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