What is the origin of the Golliwog?

Answer by  zombieguy (986)

The character of Golliwog was first introduced in the 19th century. He was a character in a series of children's literature written by Florence Kate Upton, based upon a doll she found in her aunt's attic.

Answer by  cashmang (112)

The Golliwog is a fictional character created by Florence Kate Upton sometime in the late 19th century. She based it on a blackface doll she found in an attic in London and created a popular series of children's books around it. The character, which was not trademarked, went on to be widely reproduced as a doll.

Answer by  Olenka (176)

The Golliwog was created by Florence Kate Upton in the 19th century. Her inspiration was a blackface minstrel doll which she had found as a child in an attic.

Answer by  sanityrose (2664)

Golliwog was a rag doll depicting a character in the 'Golliwog' children stories, by Florence Kate Upton. Golliwog was a controversial doll during his time, due to his 'blackface'.

Answer by  Dreamlight (856)

Golliwogs were the idea of Florence Kate Upton in the 19th century, and remained popular up into the 1960s. They are no longer popular bacause they were considered racist.