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- Congress of Racial Equality Handbill, "Don't Buy at Woolworth," 1960 - In 1960, four African-American students sat down at a Woolworth lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, and were refused service. This poster, produced by the Congress on Racial Equality (CORE), urged Americans to boycott the national five-and-dime chain. It was hoped that the loss of customer dollars would spur company officials to end the segregationist policies found in its southern stores.
- 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Congress of Racial Equality Handbill, "Don't Buy at Woolworth," 1960
In 1960, four African-American students sat down at a Woolworth lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, and were refused service. This poster, produced by the Congress on Racial Equality (CORE), urged Americans to boycott the national five-and-dime chain. It was hoped that the loss of customer dollars would spur company officials to end the segregationist policies found in its southern stores.
- Dollhouse Ironing Board and Iron, 1945-1960 - Dollhouse toys, like this ironing board, reflect the housekeeping and childcare tasks expected of postwar women. Renwal Manufacturing Company of Mineola, New York, made inexpensive plastic dollhouse furniture along with other children's toys.
- 1945-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Dollhouse Ironing Board and Iron, 1945-1960
Dollhouse toys, like this ironing board, reflect the housekeeping and childcare tasks expected of postwar women. Renwal Manufacturing Company of Mineola, New York, made inexpensive plastic dollhouse furniture along with other children's toys.