[AFRICAN AMERICANA - JIM CROW]. "In Dixie-Land" playing cards. Cincinnati, OH: Fireside Game Co., Cincinnati Game Co., 1897.
Sale 1005 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Lots Open
Mar 1, 2022
Lots Close
Mar 8, 2022
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$100 -
$200
Sold for $94
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[AFRICAN AMERICANA - JIM CROW]. "In Dixie-Land" playing cards. Cincinnati, OH: Fireside Game Co., Cincinnati Game Co., 1897.
2 1/2 x 3 7/16 in. deck of playing cards. (Lacking card H4, the direction card, and box; the Crown Card has been labeled in pencil "H4" to replace the lacking card, light soiling.) Labeled in "books" of four, A1-A4 to M1-M4, each with a photogravure image of an African American with titles and captions.
Billed as an "educational" game, the cards use stereotypical depictions and parlance of African Americans prevalent during the rise of Jim Crow. A roundel swamp scene with an alligator surrounded by a design of watermelons, cotton, and possums decorates the versos.
Condition Report
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to
age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and
restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition
they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make
no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind
as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue
description or a condition report shall not amount to a full
accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman
staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the
Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or
in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an
item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for
inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect
the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have
requested, received and understood any condition report provided
by Hindman.
Please email conditionreports@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.