Description
A comprehensive, in-depth presentation of African-Americana, also known as black memorabilia or collectibles, through over 500 color photos.
This gorgeous photo essay and extensively researched historical perspective includes a broad sampling of black memorabilia, encompassing everything from "Little Black Sambo" and "Aunt Jemima" to photography, figurines, and dolls. Social, economic, and historical influences are examined while supplying the identification and value information that collectors of African-Americana seek.
It also explores the roots and consequences of Anglo-America's attitudes toward African-Americans. The eighteenth book written by Barbara E. Mauzy, African-Americana is among her most important works to date. It will satisfy collectors with good information and a price guide, and historians with a visual and verbal history of race perceptions and stereotypes in America.
About the Author
Barbara E. Mauzy, an established authority on 1920s-1950s American kitchenwares, is an active antique dealer in the eastern U.S. and calls both North Carolina and Maine home.
Book Information
ISBN 9780764331442
Author Barbara E. Mauzy
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 971g
This gorgeous photo essay and extensively researched historical perspective includes a broad sampling of black memorabilia, encompassing everything from "Little Black Sambo" and "Aunt Jemima" to photography, figurines, and dolls. Social, economic, and historical influences are examined while supplying the identification and value information that collectors of African-Americana seek.
It also explores the roots and consequences of Anglo-America's attitudes toward African-Americans. The eighteenth book written by Barbara E. Mauzy, African-Americana is among her most important works to date. It will satisfy collectors with good information and a price guide, and historians with a visual and verbal history of race perceptions and stereotypes in America.
About the Author
Barbara E. Mauzy, an established authority on 1920s-1950s American kitchenwares, is an active antique dealer in the eastern U.S. and calls both North Carolina and Maine home.
Book Information
ISBN 9780764331442
Author Barbara E. Mauzy
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 971g
