In 1959, the Mattel toy company introduced Barbie. Unlike most dolls at the time, Barbie was a grown-up-a "teenage fashion model" who could date, drive, and wear fabulous clothes.
While often criticized for her unrealistic physical proportions and for promoting gender stereotypes, Barbie has also evolved with the times. Since the 1980s she has taken on many new careers, from police officer to paleontologist. She even ran for president.
Black and white print of a black man and woman who carry burlap bags of trash? lean across a trash barrel to kiss. Their clothes are in tatters. Two little boys observe from a doorway. This is one of over 100 in a series of comic parodies of popular songs.
Black & white print; half length portrait of a man (John Randolph) seated. Below the print is a facsimilie of a letter with his signature which serves as the title.
Black and white print; bust oval portrait of man (Bass Otis), with glasses on the top of his head. This is a facsimilie of a self portrait, apparently from an auction catalog.
Marcie Doll, Salvation Lass, for the Salvation Army. A blond- haired doll with a long sleeve blue dress, blue shawl with ribbon, and a blue bonnet with maroon ribbon. Shoes are black and painted on. Her green eyes open and shut. The doll is in the original cardboard box. marks: "The Salvation Army" on back of bonnet; "this is a/ Marcie/ Doll" with registered trademark on tag inside dress.
Today the Salvation Army is best known for collecting funds during the holidays. But the evangelical group began in the 1880s founding rescue missions across the nation. Although care for the poor became increasingly secular in the late 1800s with the rise of social welfare professionals, religious groups continued to play a crucial role.