- 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
- 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.




