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Golliwogs

Scope note

Somewhat frightening and grotesque black dolls, usually featuring pop eyes and a large red mouth; based on a character in children's books of the 1890s.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000211320

Broader Terms used

character dolls

Equivalent Terms used

golliwog

Created

12yrs ago

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