Mammy Doll

Before I started making my Mammy Dolls I asked my friend Debbie Garret from USA who has published 3 - 4 books on collecting black doll and has a conciderable membership of collecters as well of african decent to ask her readers if it was offensive to them or not. The following is a copy of her POST, I thought this one response made me feel Goose pimpley...............  What is your opinion of mammy dolls (past and present)? Do you find them offensive, unnecessary, or a vital part of history? Please share your comments and opinions. Thanks! dbg   Anonymous said...  I have a large collection of Mammy dolls and do not find them offensive. Once I did, I grew up during the 60's and Angela Davis and Black Power were my role models. Mammy did not fit my image of a strong Black woman. However, as we age,hopefully we acquire some wisdom. I realized that Mammy was indeed a very strong Black woman who paved the way for a Angela Davis ! She had to endure slavery, Jim-Crow laws and racism. Behind that smile was an intelligent person who often had to hide how smart she really was so that she did not threaten or offend others. Mammy worked hard rearing white children as well as her own while suffering abuse, sometimes even physical and sexual abuse. Still she suffered in silence and "served with dignity and pride" so that we do not have to, We owe Mammy, who could be our own Mothers, Grandmothers, etc, who have experienced similar hardships in work situations.  Mammy should be admired, we owe her our thanks not our shame.   September 20, 2010 9:00 PM http://blackdollcollecting.blogspot.com/  That, was good enough for me, I've been making them ever since and they are a popular doll to my buyers.

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