Racist trade card depicting a sentimental scene with an African American girl daydreaming while leaning over a fence. She holds her head in her right hand and clothespins in her left. A white sheet hangs over the fence (the advertising text depicted on it). The girl looks into the distance with her mouth agape. She is surrounded by greenery and flowers. She is attired in a blue and white striped cap and an orange and white striped shirtwaist., Title from item., Date inferred from listing of advertised business in 1886 York City Directory., Place of publication deduced from place of operation of advertised business., Gift of David Doret.
Date
[ca. 1885]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Goldman Trade Card Collection - Link [P.2017.95.110]
