Louisville and Nashville Railroad Restroom Sign, 1929
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From the late 19th through the mid-20th centuries, segregation laws in Southern states separated African Americans and whites in almost every aspect of public life -- from railroad cars and schools to restrooms and drinking fountains. Varying from state to state, these laws were supposed to establish facilities that were "separate but equal." In reality, these were almost never equal.
From the late 19th through the mid-20th centuries, segregation laws in Southern states separated African Americans and whites in almost every aspect of public life -- from railroad cars and schools to restrooms and drinking fountains. Varying from state to state, these laws were supposed to establish facilities that were "separate but equal." In reality, these were almost never equal.
Artifact
Sign (Notice)
Date Made
1929
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
89.210.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 12 in
Thickness: 0.125 in
Inscriptions
on front: REST ROOMS / WHITE; COLORED / L & N / B & J Signs 1929
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