03608ckm a2200577 a 4500 000140791 20230712141029.0 kjobo 990708s1829 paunnn kneng d (CPomAG)AFR-148 1 3 10 ppl PPL dcrmg Clay, Edward Williams, 1799-1857, artist. 55668 Back to back. [graphic] / E.W.C. [Philadelphia]: [publisher not identified], [ca. 1829] 1 print: lithograph; 37 x 29 cm (14.5 x 11 in.) Title from item. Date inferred from content and name of artist. Due to the similar content of this caraciature to the prints in the original "Life in Philadelphia" series, Murrell classifies this lithograph as a part of the series. Contains one line of dialogue in the vernacular and dialect above the image: I reckon I’ve cotch de figure now! Murrell, Graphic Humour, Vol. 1 p. 108-110. Racist caricature ridiculing attendees of an African American dance ball. Depicts an African American man woman couple with their backs together as they learn a dance step of which the man has "cocht de figure now!" In the left, the woman looks to the left, holds a fan and handkerchief to her left side, and stands on her toes. She is attired in a headpiece consisting of feathers, ribbons, and pearls, and an off-the-shoulder, ankle-length ball gown with puff sleeves and a pleated skirt, as well as patterned stockings, slipper shoes, and jewelry, including earrings, necklace, and a bracelet. In the right, the man holds his arms to his sides, and his hands open, as he stands on his toes. He wears a mustache and is attired in a coat with a wide collar and tails, a patterned vest and shirt with turned up collar, pantaloons, patterned stockings, and black slipper shoes adorned with buckles. The figures are portrayed with oversized and exaggerated features. Forms part of: Life in Philadelphia. Imagery similar to earlier work by artist "African Fancy Ball" in Lessons in dancing, : exemplified by sketches from real life in the city of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: Published by R.H. Hobson, Chesnut Street, 1828). Copy in the holdings of the American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, MA and Rosenbach Library and Museum, Philadelphia, PA. RVCDC Description revised 2021. Access points revised 2021. Acquired in 1968. African American women Pennsylvania Philadelphia. African Americans. 67175 African Americans Clothing & dress Pennsylvania Philadelphia. lctgm Balls (Parties) Pennsylvania Philadelphia. lctgm Ballroom dancing Pennsylvania Philadelphia. lctgm Conversation. lctgm 70354 Caricatures 1820-1830. gmgpc Lithographs 1820-1830. gmgpc Women. 82663 SP3 African American History SP10 Philadelphia artists. Imprint PA. Philadelphia. 1829. Library Company of Philadelphia PRINT PRINT Life in Philadelphia (Philadelphia Set) [7688.F] 7688.F 1999/07/08 ep 2001/06/18 ja Pr Life in Philadelphia (Philadelphia Set) [7688.F] Pr 7688.F LCPD Life in Philadelphia (Philadelphia Set) [7688.F] Afr-148 (CPomAG)00145738 133814 133814 000140791 CONV 00 20051208 1945 000140791 BATCH-UPD 00 20051210 1452 000140791 20060120 1808 000140791 20060201 1534 000140791 JENNY 40 20070327 1557 000140791 JENNY 40 20070327 1558 000140791 20071018 1952 000140791 ERIKA 40 20100316 1113 000140791 ERIKA 40 20211220 1136 000140791 ERIKA 40 20211220 1135 ppl PA. Philadelphia. 1829. Imprint