Published by
Curt Teich & Company, American, 1898 - 1978
Date
February 11, 1921
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 3 1/2 × 5 9/16 in. (8.9 × 14.1 cm)
Description
Color picture postcard depicting four naked Black babies sitting and standing on the shore near a body of water. Black type below image reads, [40. ALLIGATOR BAIT]. Postcard has stamp, postmark, and handwritten message on reverse side of postcard. It has been sent from Camden County, South Carolina to Salt Lake City, Utah.
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
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States, North and Central America
Place made
Camden County, South Carolina, United States, Sea Islands, 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
2014.312.181
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50d3329dd-b3a1-4e94-96c9-20bc057007d7

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