Trade Card for Wilmot Clothing Co., "In the Land of Cotton," 1882
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Late 19th century trade cards contain colorful illustrations and promotional text to sell products. They also reflect the prejudices of the time. This card for a clothing company depicts African Americans picking cotton. To the white consumer, this image subtly reinforced their romanticized view of race relations -- one where benevolent whites ruled and blacks "knew their place."
Late 19th century trade cards contain colorful illustrations and promotional text to sell products. They also reflect the prejudices of the time. This card for a clothing company depicts African Americans picking cotton. To the white consumer, this image subtly reinforced their romanticized view of race relations -- one where benevolent whites ruled and blacks "knew their place."
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1882
Subject Date
1882
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Creator Notes
Advertised product sold by Wilmot Clothing Co., Boston, Massachusetts. Card printed by J.H. Bufford's Sons.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
2005.16.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 4.375 in
Width: 2.625 in
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