Title
Preview
Publisher
Cream of Wheat Co.
Description
Vintage ad by Cream of Wheat Co. Print of the painting "THE FORTUNE TELLER" by Edward Brewer. In the picture, the Fortune Teller said to the chef: "You-all sho' is Gwine a be a Great Man.“ Back page is an advertisement from Victor Talking Machine Co. Black people were portrayed in an unflattering and stereotypical manner in postcards and other products at that time.
Keywords
Fortune-tellers; Black people; African Americans; Social life and customs; African Americans in art; African Americans; Collectibles; Black Americana
Subjects
Fortune-tellers; Black people; African Americans; Social life and customs; African Americans in art; African Americans -- Collectibles; Black Americana
Disclaimer
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Date Created
1921
Identifier
DP0015497_a
Language
English
Extent
2 pages; 10 1/4 x 13 1/2 in.
Type
Image
Side of Image
Front of Image
Location
John C. Hitt Library
Department
Special Collections & University Archives
Type
image
Use and Reproduction
This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816, (407) 823-2576.
Recommended Citation
Brewer, Edward V., "The Fortune Teller" (1921). African American Legacy: The Carol Mundy Collection – Images. 37.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/carolmundy-images/37
Keywords
Fortune-tellers; Black people; African Americans; Social life and customs; African Americans in art; African Americans; Collectibles; Black Americana
Comments
Is Part Of: African American Legacy: The Carol Mundy Collection, 1794-2010. UCF Special Collections Manuscripts - 5th Floor -- CFM2009_02