Racist trade card depicting an African American man attired in rumpled, ragged clothes, likely a caricature of a tramp. The tramp-like figure is attired in a white cap, an orange scarf wrapped around his head and tied at his neck; a brown coat with the elbow torn open; oversized beige pants; and gray shoes. He looks to the left with his eyes as he stretches his hand down into his coat pocket. Eli P. Buckley (1831-1899) worked as a stationer at 3950 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA as early as 1858. He operated his stationery store at the address until his death when his children continued to run the business as late as 1910., Title from item., Place of publication deduced from place of operation of advertised business., Date deduced from history of the advertised business and visual content., Advertising text printed on verso: The largest and most complete stock of blank books and general stationery to be found in West Philad'a is at the old established stationery store Buckley's 3950 Market Street, West Philad'a., Gift of David Doret.
Date
[ca. 1880]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Goldman Trade Card Collection - Buckley [P.2017.95.18]
