Published by
Detroit Publishing Co., 1897 - 1932
Date
January 19, 1905
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 5 9/16 × 3 9/16 in. (14.1 × 9 cm)
Description
A color-tinted picture postcard depicting two young Black boys standing next to railroad tracks. Red type below image reads, [6823. A NATIVE PRODUCT]. Handwriting in black ink on front of postcard reads, [Hello Kate. I often think / of you- anna]. The postcard has stamp, postmark and handwritten address on reverse side. Postmark is for January 19, 1905 and the postcard was sent from New Orleans, Louisiana to Rockford, Indiana.
Statement
Objects depicting racist and/or stereotypical imagery or language may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate racism.
Place used
Spencer County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
Place made
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Type
picture postcards
Topic
American South
Caricature and cartoons
Stereotypes
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
Object number
2014.312.180
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54c711d07-8c74-4b4c-a6bb-562788dde1b5

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