Advertising Poster, "Old Fashion Molasses," circa 1900
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This turn-of-the-twentieth-century advertisement was used to sell Old Fashion Molasses. This and similar ads with depictions of African American also reflect the racial prejudices of the time. To white consumers this seemingly innocuous image of a smiling African-American woman idealized nonexistent times when whites believed they ruled benevolently and blacks "knew their place." The added stereotypical language also supported this racial view.
This turn-of-the-twentieth-century advertisement was used to sell Old Fashion Molasses. This and similar ads with depictions of African American also reflect the racial prejudices of the time. To white consumers this seemingly innocuous image of a smiling African-American woman idealized nonexistent times when whites believed they ruled benevolently and blacks "knew their place." The added stereotypical language also supported this racial view.
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
circa 1900
Subject Date
circa 1900
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
33.388.62
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 41.5 in
Width: 28.75 in
Inscriptions
Russell Morgan Print
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