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Famous Black Americans

Ida Roberta Bell posing with her dolls

 

The Dolls of Ida Roberta Bell

On view September 20–January 25, 2025   

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Famous Black Americans: The Dolls of Ida Roberta Bell is a historical celebration that honors the remarkable work of Ida Roberta Bell, who made these dolls against the backdrop of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. The dolls served not only as symbols of hope and resilience amid the struggle for equality and justice but also showcased the profound impact of human creativity in constructing a different, improved reality 

 
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Tarble Arts Center

2010 9th St.
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-2787
tarble@eiu.edu


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