Tales from the storage locker Chapter 2

[fatrockstar]

This doll is the oldest toy I have. I don't remember who gave it to me. Keep in mind I grew up in Alabama, and dolls like this were either antiques or not thought twice about. I imagine it's a collector's item by now, and is probably more valuable than all my collectible Barbie dolls put together. I don't even know what to call this doll -- a flippable pickaninny? Seriously, what the hell do I call it?

Here's one side:


When you lift up her skirt and flip her over...


She needs a little cleaning, but it's part of our history... and worth some coin. Anyone who wants to call me a racist for owning such an item and/or writing about it is wasting their time. I shouldn't have to defend myself over a childhood toy.

Comments

[ghost-light.livejournal.com]

I think I remember seeing one like that around a family member's home when I was a kid....

ZOMG

[mischief-wa.livejournal.com]

I just found one very simular to this while cleaning my studio. Only on one side, is Little Red Ridinghood and the other is Granny.

[skwairpegsback.livejournal.com]

Yeah yeah! I had the one that was Red Riding Hood/Granny!

[kistha.livejournal.com]

My Great-Grandmother made these "two headed dolls" for my Mom and all of her sisters. I loved those dolls. I was the first grandchild, and the last person to get one.

Mine's a country girl and a bride. Mom's a country girl and a town girl.

[nessainwe.livejournal.com]

We had one come into the museum last fall. And although they are not right with the times today. I find these dolls fascinating. One of my teachers brought it in to get some conservation work done on it. Thats pretty neat that you have one in what looks like such good condition!

[winifred.livejournal.com]

I'm amazed at how well she survived my mother's basement, too. It's been 30 years or more!