Title

The Little Black Behind

Creator

Preview

Publisher

Graphic Post Card Co.

Description

Black and white Black Americana postcard. Front: Features black baby running after white babies. Entitled "The Little Black Behind" which implies ridicule and mockery. Black people were portrayed in an unflattering and stereotypical manner in postcards and other products at that time. Numbered "A17". Has not been postmarked or written on.

Keywords

African American children; Caricature; Children, Black, in art; Racism in cartoons; Racism in art; Children, Black, in art; African Americans; Social life and customs; Black people; African Americans in art; African Americans; Collectibles; Racial bias; Black children; Black Americana

Subjects

African American children; Caricature; Children, Black, in art; Racism in cartoons; Racism in art; Children, Black, in art; African Americans -- Social life and customs; Black people; African Americans in art; African Americans -- Collectibles; Racial bias; Black children; Black Americana

Disclaimer

The African American Legacy: The Carol Mundy Collection, 1794-2010 contains materials, graphics and artifacts that may be offensive and disturbing. Librarians and archivists strive to preserve this history in a sensitive manner, providing historical context and updating biased terms in metadata description. The University of Central Florida Libraries recognizes the description of digital and archival materials is an iterative and imperfect process and will continue to consult the misrepresented and underrepresented communities for updated language.

Date Created

1900s

Identifier

DP0015490

Language

English

Extent

2 sides

Type

Image

Side of Image

Front of Image

Location

John C. Hitt Library

Department

Special Collections & University Archives

Type

image

Collection

African American Legacy: The Carol Mundy Collection, 1794-2010

Comments

Is Part Of: African American Legacy: The Carol Mundy Collection, 1794-2010. UCF Special Collections Manuscripts - 5th Floor -- CFM2009_02

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

"The Little Black Behind" (1900). African American Legacy: The Carol Mundy Collection – Images. 56.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/carolmundy-images/56