Rachel
During the Depression, Rachel Carson wrote radio scripts for the US Bureau of Fisheries and natural history articles for the Baltimore Sun. She rose to be Editor in Chief for all publications of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. When she left government service, she published a number of award winning books about the ocean, conservation and natural resources. Following WWII, she challenged the government and the agricultural scientist to examine the effects of chemical pesticides. In 1963, she stirred controversy when she testified before Congress, encouraging new policies to protect both human health and the environment.
Rachel is approximately 10 inches tall. She is constructed of recycled wool and stuffed with recycled denim. Her dress is made from a vintage quilt piece comprised of flour sack cloth.
During the Depression, Rachel Carson wrote radio scripts for the US Bureau of Fisheries and natural history articles for the Baltimore Sun. She rose to be Editor in Chief for all publications of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. When she left government service, she published a number of award winning books about the ocean, conservation and natural resources. Following WWII, she challenged the government and the agricultural scientist to examine the effects of chemical pesticides. In 1963, she stirred controversy when she testified before Congress, encouraging new policies to protect both human health and the environment.
Rachel is approximately 10 inches tall. She is constructed of recycled wool and stuffed with recycled denim. Her dress is made from a vintage quilt piece comprised of flour sack cloth.
During the Depression, Rachel Carson wrote radio scripts for the US Bureau of Fisheries and natural history articles for the Baltimore Sun. She rose to be Editor in Chief for all publications of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. When she left government service, she published a number of award winning books about the ocean, conservation and natural resources. Following WWII, she challenged the government and the agricultural scientist to examine the effects of chemical pesticides. In 1963, she stirred controversy when she testified before Congress, encouraging new policies to protect both human health and the environment.
Rachel is approximately 10 inches tall. She is constructed of recycled wool and stuffed with recycled denim. Her dress is made from a vintage quilt piece comprised of flour sack cloth.