GUSN-244239
This trade card contains harmful imagery and language employing racist stereotypes.
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The card is for patented waterproof linen ladies and gents' cuffs, collars and bosoms made from celluloid. The card verso describes the advantages of using this product.
advertising
business (commercial function)
clothing
collars (neckwear)
cuffs (costume components)
racial discrimination
trade cards (advertising)
trade cards (advertising)
1 trade card : color illustration ; 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 inches
EP001
Ephemera collection
EP001.01.023.01.03.020
5 1/2 x 3 1/4 (HxW)(inches)
Gift of William Sumner Appleton, February 28, 1927.
trade cards (advertising)
Stereotypes (Social psychology)
Chinese
Laundry
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