All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #264104 (stock #BA388)
The resplendent colors of this vintage, 1940's, all-hand-stitched, wool felt tote bag with rolled hand straps are pure eye candy!

This never-used tote bears the original paper tag which states, "Handmade by African Cripple; Ematupeni / Zimele Cripple Care Centers; Durban, England"...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #383446 (stock #BA482)
Measuring 7 1/2 x 9 1/2, this lovely, 1920-30's, English or Continental origin, Black subject die cut features a very pretty, smiling young woman in a straw bonnet with unknown book in hand.

This die cut was manufactured to advertise a specific item, store or location but was never used for that purpose or otherwise personalized...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #1449168 (stock #BA456)
In a frame measuring 7 3/4 inches wide x 9 1/2 inches long, this brightly colored, all original, circa 1920s, Little Black Sambo Puzzle is in near perfect condition! This very rarely-found puzzle (I've NEVER seen another one like this) attracts additional interest due to the whimsical cutting of some of the individual puzzle pieces- in the shape of a heart, a fish, a bird and a dog!

This puzzle features a rendition of Little Black Sambo depicting Sambo trying on his new red jacket---one pre...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #559423 (stock #BA600)
Measuring 6.5 inches long and approximately 4 inches in both width and depth, this wonderfully RARE, Black Americana, Red Cap, Railroad Porter, pottery string holder is in very fine condition with just a sprinkling of white speckling where the black cold paint has worn away.

A stunning and very visually striking piece, it is labeled on back, "Fredericksburg Art Pottery USA", a pottery once located in Fredericksburg, Ohio, manufacturing between 1939-49...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #678434 (stock #BA253)
A wonderful example of hand-crafted Black Americana Folk Art!

This wonderful Depression Era piece features a whimsical 10 inch long cutout figure of a little wooden black mammy with hand-painted “surprised” mouth and eyes! She is dressed in a machine-stitched cotton costume with great yellow ric-rac accenting —a wonderful kerchief on her head, and a cute little apron.

Her feet feature two brass-finish hooks, presumably to either hang keys or pot holders from...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #365759 (stock #BA527)
Measuring 8 1/2 inches wide x 11 3/4 inches long, this brightly colored, all original, copyright 1931, Little Black Sambo Puzzle by acclaimed American children's illustrator, Fern Bisel Peat, is in very good condition! This very rarely-found puzzle attracts additional interest due to the unusual, geometric, highly angular cut of the individual puzzle pieces- suggesting a very strong Art Deco influence!

(Also currently available is Fern Bisel Peat's companion Little Black Sambo storybook!)

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #674623 (stock #BA907)
Measuring nearly 8 inches tall, this fabulous and rarely found, early, lithographed, tin toy, No. 1750, retaining its original box, was made by the Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut.

This late 1930's toy is the later version of the two Mammy walker toys produced by this company. It is marked on back just under the white apron tie, "Lindstrom Corporation Made in USA". The marking is very faint, and thus, difficult to read without scrutiny...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #1491238 (stock #0736)
Nice original Box for Laura's Pralines from Laura's Fudge Shop - 115 Royal Street, New Orleans Box Measures approx - 4" x 4"
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #795143 (stock #BA348,49,5)
This delightful grouping of 3 black Aunt Jemima composition dolls from the 1930s enjoyed an interesting, more recent life as advertising display pieces in an old Vermont Country store!

The 3 dolls were grouped together in a creative display that supported the sale of Aunt Jemima Pancake products! Their costumes are all identical and were hand-stitched and made especially for the planned Aunt Jemima display.

Each of the dolls remain intact inside an encasement of glue and paper wrapping and ...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #1473457 (stock #0475)
Great colours on this paper labelled tin, for Smoking Sambo, some wear and some rusting to the tin, please see photos. Tin Measures approx: 4.2" in Diameter and 5" Tall
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #1473130 (stock #0424)
Black Americana Graphics on the box wooden box lid but not on the cubes themselves.. Complete set of 20 cubes and has 5 of its original paper story boards with it that you would use to do the cubes.. Box Measures approx: 9" Long and 7.5" Wide
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Holiday : Pre 1940 item #52125
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Vintage blown glass standard clown ornament nicely decorated in vivid pink and green paint with a fleshtone face. Excellent condition. 4-3/4" tall.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #1472420 (stock #0263)
Great Colours and graphics on this large tin. Has a few dents and age related wear but not bad considering Age. Measures approx 11" Tall and 7" Wide
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #264029 (stock #BA382)
Measuring just 11 inches tall, this sweet cloth doll with a composition face may be placed in either a standing or sitting position.

Her composition face is in impeccable condition with sharp, well-drawn painted facial features. Her face is further accented by 3 darling curls peaking out from under her brightly colored cloth bandanna!

Her body is machine-stitched cotton fabric stuffed with sawdust. On the back of her right thigh, her place of origin is stamped: "POLAND"...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1940 item #38929 (stock #obj430L68)
In perfect shape, this old timer has been well cared for. Simulated pearls, beads and fussy gold tone frame combine to make a delicate and charming evening purse.The reverse side and bottom are studded as well.7" wide and 4 1/2" high, 8" chain.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #1481343 (stock #0632)
Complete boxed set of Bridge Score cards and tallies. Fantastic Graphics. Box measures approx - 8" x 5.5"
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #1482837 (stock #0661)
Lovely 1930's Black Americana Golly Tin Pull Alon Cart Tray. Measures Approx 11" x 7"
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940 item #808328 (stock #BA728)
Measuring 14 inches in height, this vintage 1920's, 100 year old, Mammy Bottle Doll is in well-loved condition, with completely hand-stitched and highly detailed clothing that has been recently laundered and carefully pressed.

Mammy bottle dolls were constructed to be quite functional; they were used as doorstops back in the day...