{"product_id":"betye-saar-colored-pencils-set","title":"Betye Saar Colored Pencils Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePREORDER NOW! This item is available to ship May 11, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated on the occasion of \u003cem\u003eBetye Saar’s Black Dolls \u003c\/em\u003eat The New York Historical, this exclusive colored pencil sets features two of Saar’s vibrant watercolors and one black doll from her collection on the packaging. Ideal for artists of all skill levels, this set of 12 colored pencils offers a diverse range of hues to bring your creations to life. \u003cem\u003eBetye Saar’s Black Dolls\u003c\/em\u003e unpacks the historical, contemporary, and personal significance of Black dolls to childhood, ritual, dreams, and make-believe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetye Saar's Black Dolls\u003c\/em\u003e (on view May 8, 2026 - October 4, 2026) honors the renowned artist’s 100th birthday and celebrates a landmark promised gift to The New York Historical of her collection of more than 100 Black dolls. Ranging from rag dolls handmade by Black women for both Black and white children in their care to mass-produced toys and tourist souvenirs, some of which were borne of racism and perpetuate stereotypes, the collection includes \u003cem\u003eHoo Doo Woman\u003c\/em\u003e (1974), the only Black doll designed and created by Saar herself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox measures 2.50 x 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 pre-sharpened colored pencils and a sharpener in a sturdy reusable box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eartwork information included on packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WOOD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46366780227783,"sku":"25646","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3295\/files\/25646_1.jpg?v=1777408901","url":"https:\/\/shop.nyhistory.org\/products\/betye-saar-colored-pencils-set","provider":"The New York Historical NYHistory Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}