Guardian of the Dolls



Photo Title

Guardian of the Dolls

Photographer/Creator

Tom Kasser

Collection

Publisher

San Bernardino Sun-Telegram

Caption/Description

Ruby Black, the 'doll lady' of Possum Trot, CA holds three of the carved dolls her husband made for her before his death. The dolls were named 'Hope, Faith, and Charity'. Ruby died in late 1980 and the unique dolls disappeared from public view.

Citation

Tom Kasser, "Guardian of the Dolls," in POYi Archive, Item #10485, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/10485 (accessed April 21, 2025).

Date Added

07.04.2008