Mammy Dolls... Offensive or Not?

Photograph courtesy of Wendy Frank

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!

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PS  I published this blog prematurely. I had planned to save it as a draft and add additional pictures and text, but, it's early and the fingers pressed the incorrect key!  I'll still probably add another picture of two.  Thanks for your comments.

View a slideshow of mammy dolls here.