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Postcards, representations of Afircan Americans
Postcards, representations of Afircan Americans
Postcards, representations of Afircan Americans
Postcards, representations of Afircan Americans
Postcards, representations of Afircan Americans
Postcards, representations of Afircan Americans
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Postcards, representations of Afircan Americans

Permanent ID:
10459
Image Description:
Three cards featuring advertising reproductions. 
1. Crate Label Post Cards offered by Marilyn Blaisdell of San Francisco, California.  The card includes an image of an African American boy eating a slice grapefruit on a Dixie Boy label.
2.  El- Bar-Dor Citrucs Inc, De Luxe brand Oranges label that depicts an African American waiter holding a tray of oranges while a Caucasian couple drinks in the background.  Card is blank on the inside.
3.  Honeymoon Brand Coffee & Chicory postcard featuring a Caucasian couple holding on to a safty rail while an African American porter carries bags and an umbrella.   
Format:
Printed Matter
Dimensions:
Width: 17 cm, Height: 12 cm (image)
Width: 17.5 cm, Height: 12.5 cm (image)
Width: 15 cm, Height: 10 cm (image)
Collection:
Balch Institute Ethnic Images in Advertising collection