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RARE Set C1900 Black Memorabilia Glass Lantern Slides browse these categories for related items... All Items: Popular Collectibles:Memorabilia:Black Americana: Pre 1910: item # 385670 Please refer to our stock # BA497 when inquiring.
Stonegate Antiques PO Box 461 Glastonbury, CT 06033 860-712-9565 Guest Book $295.00 |
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This extremely rare, circa 1900, COMPLETE set of 4 Magic Lantern glass slides with Black Americana theme is in mint condition! True to the era in which they were produced, these 4 slides typify the black derogatory stereotypes prolific during this period. Measuring 4 inches wide x 3 3/4 inches high, the black color-toned set was manufactured by A.D. Handy, Stereopticon & Supplies, Boston. The four slides tell the story, through drawings and southern black dialogue, of a black boy attempting to steal a watermelon (slide 1). Four other black boys hiding behind a fence and watching, spook him, making the boy think there is a ghost behind him (slide 2)! Dropping the watermelon in fright, he dashes off for safety (slide 3). The shattered watermelon is then left on the ground, already broken into bite-sized pieces for the 4 other boys to enjoy! This offering is truly an exceptionally scarce Black Americana collectible!! |
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