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Toys and Games ➔ G.I. Joe Doll
Identifier:
1996.14.1Description:
Caucasian skin tone, fully articulated, flocked synthetic hair, painted features, forest green uniform with red epaulets, black plastic boots and binoculars.;ACCEPT. RELEVANCE: G.I. Joe is the best known doll for boys in the second half of the 20th Century. It represents societal views toward war, and gender training in toys. OTHER COLLECTIONS: We have 1800 dolls but few designed for boys and none of the modern genre known as action figures.CARRON01 'GI JOE/COPYRIGHT 1964/BY HASBRO/PAT NO 3,277,602/MADE IN USA'. On right buttock.Date:
1968 – 1971Materials:
Vinyl, Plastic, Polyknit FabricDimensions:
11.5" h 5" w 2" dCurrent Location Status:
On ExhibitCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Douglas J. KarelExhibit/Program:
TOYS! (2018 – 2020)This GRPM original exhibit featured toys and games from the museum’s collections in meticulously crafted displays representing childhood in different eras. This interactive, multi-generational exhibition of toys and games is sure to rekindle childhood memories and spark the creation of new ones.
Related Entities:
Hasbro Incorporated (creator)Alternate names: Hassenfeld Brothers Incorporated
Having previously sold toys under the Hasbro trade name, the Hassenfeld Brothers Incorporated shortened its name to Hasbro Industries in 1968 and sold a minor stake in the corporation to the public.
Hassenfeld Brothers (creator) Karel, Douglas J. (donor)
