Measuring 26.5" long x 13.75" wide, this fabulous, one-of-a-kind segregation sign is felt to be circa 1930s.

The sign with its flat black background, features a decorative free-hand, skill-fully executed, corner-looped edge design in old white paint advertising: SLEEPING ROOM FOR RENT.

Beneath the words 'FOR RENT', the words "WHITE ONLY" have been covered over with a layer of similar-colored background paint...

A pair of commemorative Meissen cups and saucers, the cups in porcelain, the saucers in relief-decorated unglazed stoneware, Böttger ware. Produced 1982 in commemoration of the 300 anniversary of J F Böttger, the inventor of European porcelain. Height of cups 1¾"/ 4,5 cm, diameter of saucers 4"/10,5 cm. Condition: fine.

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 item is constructed in solid brass and is known as a document clip used to hold together important papers...

Wonderful vintage 1940s hand-made sewing needle case of a little black girl with yellow bows in her braided hair and a pumpkin colored dress. Front of dress lifts up and there are two flaps for storing sewing needles. Very nicely made with fine detailing to face and hair construction--her little curls are tiny French knots. Excellent condition. Measures 6" long by 3" at the widest.

This a small illustrated book by Helen Bannerman, 55 pages, sleeve is in poor condition, book binding is still good, general condition fair.

De-accessioned from the inventory of the ill-fated Middle Passage Museum (see museum history below), this very unusual and atypical, 19th century, estate document is offered for sale, the purpose of which was to itemize and execute a division of property from the estate of the deceased, southern plantation owner. This document was purchased in the 1960s by one of the founders of the Middle Passage Museum from a descendant of this Sumter County, Georgia, plantation owner...

Measuring a total length of 26 inches including strings, this fabulous, late 1940's, black character marionette is in wonderful, never-played-with condition!

The puppet, itself, is 14 inches tall and is colorfully dressed in blue and white checked pants, red shoes, orange and whit polka dot shirt, straw hat and red patterned neck scarf.

The puppet's face is composition and bears evidence of some age-related crackling as noted in photos...

Nice little game with instructions. Box has a fair bit of wear to it. Measures Approx - 5.5" x 4"

Very nice and scarce chocolate candy box that is also a game for children. Bo measures approx - 10" x 8"

Really nice Toffee Tin with Golly and Child playing. Tin measures approx - 5.5" Long and 3.7" Wide

Great bit of advertising and still has some of its powder contents. Spic and Span Brand, Product of The Charpure Co, Decatur, Georgia Measures approx - 22 in Diameter and 5" tall

Measuring a diminutive 2.5 inches tall, this darling pair of Black Memorabilia, ceramic, boy and girl dolls remain in perfect, all-original condition. They remain housed in their original box complete with cardboard divider, and still retain the tiny ribbon bows tied on each of their six pigtails...

Nice Old empty box for Negro-Pencil Brand. Condition is very good. Box measures - approx - 7" Long and 2" Wide

This wonderfully rare, 1920s piece of Black Memorabilia ephemera is in utterly fabulous condition!

Measuring 7.50 inches long x 3.25 inches wide, this Belgian cigarette or cigar, heavy paper/cardboard box features a fabulous litho of a very dapper Black Gentleman smoking one of the "JOHN" cigarettes. Its small size offers many options for display including framing for shelf or wall enjoyment.

A truly scarce find in phenomenal condition!

Measuring a very diminutive 2 inches long x 1 ½ inches wide x ½ inch deep, this tiny cardboard match box was made in Sweden in the 1930’s. It still retains its wonderful lithographed image of a Black Man carrying jugs of coconut juice among the palm trees. It is entitled “THE PALMTREE” and is additionally labeled “IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCH, MADE IN SWEDEN” along the bottom of the litho...

A full set of large Linen tea towels, one for every day of the week with Monday through to Sunday. All with a Black Americana theme.

Nice, complete and hard to find Spear's Ludo Game from the 1920's, Nice Graphics on the Box. Box Lid has got wear to it and you will see from the pictures that there is a split and a little bit of the left and side missing.

For those who have everything in the genre, here is a really rare and very large U.S Five Gallons Tin. Black Mammy with great graphics and made by the Miller Paint Manufacturing Company.