Racist Christmas card depicting a caricature of an African American man minstrel singing and playing the accordion. Shows the African American man minstrel attired in a beige top hat with a blue band, a white collared shirt, a pink ascot with a pin, a yellow jacket, a green plaid waistcoat and pants, yellow and white striped socks, and black shoes. He sings with his mouth wide open and pulls a pink accordion apart in both of his hands. Behind him is a white bust of a woman on a pedestal., Title from item., Date deduced from the visual content., Gift of David Doret.
Date
[ca. 1880]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Goldman Trade Card Collection - Greeting Cards, etc. - Here's [P.2017.95.246]