Trade card promoting the notion and variety store in Rahway, New Jersey of possible George Bechler and depicting a racist caricature of an African American nanny. The woman smiles and is attired in a short-sleeved, orange dress with red stripes, blue and white checked apron, and red head kerchief. She stands with one hand on her hip while the other holds a screaming white baby attired in a white layette to her other hip. In the foreground is a picket fence with a sheet draped in front with words advertising Bechler's store. Green foliage comprises the background., Title from item., Place of publication deduced from place of operation of advertised business., Date inferred from the attire of the figures depicted., Advertising text printed on recto: Compliments of Bechler's notion and variety store, 44 Irving street, Rahway, N.J. Just opened!, Gift of David Doret.
Date
[ca. 1880]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Goldman Trade Card Collection - Bechler [P.2017.95.12]
