Published by
H.C. White Co., American, 1874 - 1915
Subject of
Unidentified Child or Children
Date
1901
Medium
ink and photographic gelatin on photographic paper on cardboard
Dimensions
H x W (image): 3 1/4 × 6 1/8 in. (8.2 × 15.5 cm)
H x W (sheet): 3 7/16 × 7 in. (8.8 × 17.8 cm)
Description
This stereograph card depicts a group of seven young boys sitting on a mule. Consisting of two similar images side by side, the card is arranged with the images in the center. At either end of the card is vertical script. On the left margin are the words "The "PERFECT" STEREOGRAPH. (Trade Mark.)/ Patented April 14, 1903. Other Patents Pending." On the right margin of the card are the words "H.C. WHITE CO., Publishers, / General Office and Works, North Bennington Vt., U.S.A." Along the bottom right margin of the card is text that reads "5009 Waitin' fo' de end man. / COPYRIGHT 1901 BY M.C. WHITE CO." On the reverse of the card is text that reads " 5009/ Waitin' fo' de End Man. / Ou est le paresseux? Va t'il venir? / Esperando al rezagado. / Sie warten noch auf den Faulpelz! / Vantande pa siste man./ [Greek lettered phrase]."
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.
Classification
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Photographs and Still Images
Type
stereographs
Topic
Children
Language
Photography
Rural life
Stereotypes
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.248.4.5
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd589bdc2f2-075b-47e1-9d99-0dfb27f47174

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