In both studies, a minority of white children chose black dolls.

They also advise manufacturers on the creation of products like black dolls.

American companies began including black dolls in their doll lines in the early 1900s.

With the birth of my daughter in the late 1970s, an interest in black dolls developed.

The Museum has a collection of some 5,000 black dolls and accessories dating back 200 years.

Then she reached into her pocket and took out a small black doll.

Next year, we will add a white figure, more black dolls and black action figures to our line.

And always, her collection included black dolls, which are now highly sought by collectors, because so few were made before the 20th century.

Yeah but you don't very often get a black doll do you?

The museum offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of black dolls.