Nice Graphics on this little Minstrel make up tin, still with its contents. Tin Measures approx 2.5" in Diameter

Measuring 1 7/8 inches in diameter x 1/4 of an inch high, this seldom-found, circa 1920’s, dexterity game depicts a surprised or startled African baby. Likely German-made, the puzzle has no markings. It contains the 3 tiny metal balls, that with the proper manual dexterity, are to be placed in the baby’s mouth and two eyes. Two of the balls are currently fixed in place, likely due to the metal backing being very subtly pushed in...

Old felt Cloth Mammy case for sewing needles Measures approx - 2.5" in Diameter

Great Graphics on this Tin drum and condition very good, personally I think the tin would display better without all the material around it as the the graphics are great.. Drum Measures - 5.5" in Diameter and just over 6" Tall

Measuring 9 inches high, these delightful examples of Folk Art styling represent three of a series of Black cloth character dolls made in Alabama in the 1930’s by unknown craftsmen/women employed under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's (FDR) Depression era program, the Work Projects Administration (WPA), in existence from 1935-1943.

The Work Projects Administration was designed to provide jobs across the country during the Great Depression when hundreds of thousands were out of work...

An interesting and scarce item for the collector of the "Beat Generation" memorabilia: an original drawing of a flower and a small self-portrait caricature, on the cover of the famous work "HOWL", (and period color photo of Ginsberg) by major Beat figure ALLEN GINSBERG (1926-1997). Ginsberg is today almost a folk figure, as the American poet who beginning in the 1950's participated in the bi-coastal movement which preceded even the Hippies...

Very nice metal cigarette rolling machine with Black Man smoking Wearing a Fez hat, engraved on it.

Unused, still with its contents and in good condition. Measure approx: 2" in Diameter and 3" Tall. (small version)

Very rare Heidelberger's Famous Rastus Kids Candy Box Made by the Heidelberger Confectionery Co - Philadelphia, PA Top Two Corners have splits, Top end Flap Split, the box has wear and tear.. please see photos. Box measures approx - 10.5" x 7.5" x 3"

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

Black Americana Chocolate Box with superb graphics and colours on it. Measures approx - 9.5" Long and 7" Wide and 2" Deep

Unusual item and hard to date, it is a small board to hang up that you can pin notes etc.. on Measure circa 12" Tall

Very nice novel item, Box of Decorative Black Americana Place Cards for the table along with novelty Telegrams Box Measures approx - 5" x 7"

In the mid-1800's, an unknown artist painted the face of a young Black boy in warm, soft colors, and unbeknown to the artist, forever immortalized the young boy's image! Since that time a variety of items were been produced in the image of the "Young Black boy with the Torn Hat" or "Johnny Griffin".

This circa 1920-30's Johnny Griffin letter opener is constructed in solid brass...

Fun Novelty item with a black man smoking, put the cork in the bottle and pour, the liquid will come out of his cigarette.

Really nice Tobacco Tin with Graphics of the Ladies face on both ends of the tin. Tin measures approx 8.5" Long 6" Wide and 5.5" High

Lovely small French Tin Litho with lovely caricature of a Black Boy Shaving, tin would have held shaving Soap Measures approx: 3.5" Long and 1.5" in Diameter

Offered is a wonderful 1934 edition of Topsy Turvy and the Tin Clown by Bernice G. Anderson and illustrated by Esther Friend.

This seldom found copy was originally published in 1932 by Rand McNally & Company of New York.

This copy has superficial scratches to the front and back covers, as well as surface soiling, and wear on book cover edges.(see photos). The front cover has a slight tear at the crease that does not effect strength or integrity of the cover board...