| Title |
J.H. Short, dealer in music and musical merchandise, 94 Town Hall, Stamford, Conn. Piano and organ music 1/3 off. [graphic]. |
| Publisher |
[United States]: [publisher not identified] |
| Publisher |
UNITED STATES. 1890 |
| Date |
[ca. 1890] |
| Physical Description |
1 print : chromolithograph; sheet 7 x 11 cm (3 x 4.5 in.) |
| Description |
Racist trade card illustration promoting Connecticut music dealer J.H. Short and depicting an African American male dandy,
with a sheepish expresion, and posed with one hand to his lips and his other hand holding a top hat at his shoulder. He wears
a ruffled white shirt, white vest adorned with a wa4tch fob, gold waist coat with tails, and bright blue and white striped
pants. He stands in front of a background of fauna details.
|
| Notes |
Title from item. |
|
Text printed on recto: I'se a Dude! |
|
Gift of David Doret. |
| Subject |
J.H. Short. |
|
African American men -- Caricatures and cartoons. |
|
African American men -- Clothing & dress. |
|
Music publishing industry -- Connecticut -- Stamford. |
|
Racism in popular culture. |
| Genre |
Chromolithographs. -- 1880-1890. |
|
Trade cards. -- 1880-1890. |
| Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Goldman Trade Card Collection - Short [P.2017.95.157] |
| Accession number |
P.2017.95.157 |
