Black Memorabilia?
What exactly is Black Memorabilia? The best description is found in "Black Collectibles, Sold in America" by P.J. Gibbs. She explains "in order for an item to be considered a Black collectible, it must be made in the imagery of a Black person or it must be directly attributed to a Black artisan."
That description can cover a lot of stuff! From the early and, many times, offensive pieces depicting the times of slavery to today's collectibles such as Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Visions, it all fits into that catchall category of Black Memorabilia and collectibles.
This image gallery is a sampling of Black Memorabilia, hopefully with information that will help you make informed decisions.
- Heubach Koppelsdorf South Seas DollHeubach Koppelsdorf South Seas Doll
- Golliwog -- Handmade
- Kuhnlenz Black Character DollKuhnlenz Black Character Doll
- Basket S & P's
- Martin Luther King ButtonMartin Luther King Button
- Gallery of Little Black Sambo Images
- Mammy Stringholder
- Compare Cast Iron Mammy Banks
- Gallery of Black Memorabilia Cookie Jars
- Hey Hey The Chicken Snatcher
- Marx Amos 'n Andy Tin Toy
- Mammy Tobacco Tin
- Graphic Index
- Text Index
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