A Little Black Sambo book and print, antique mechanical banks, trading cards or vintage post cards, Reuzeit Emporium has a large selection. Black Americana is a term used to refer to any collectible that has an African- American theme. Most collectible black Americana memorabilia was produced from the 1920's through the 1950's but as early as the 1800's. Many celebrities, Billy Dee Williams, Oprah Winfrey, and Spike Lee collect black memorabilia. Why collect black memorabilia? It's part of our heritage and it is a way to preserve and remember the past.
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All items are single quantity, unless otherwise noted.
Please read the disclaimer on the bottom of the page before purchasing.
Email for an invoice at lmiller@reuzeitmn.com
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BA5000
Bank: "The Young Nigger" or "Joe" Cast iron, no marking on bank
Size: Height: 4 1/2 inches, Wide: 4 inches
Excellent Condition, minor chipping and paint loss
Circa: Unknown
Price: $150.00
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BA5001
Bank: "Jolly Nigger" Mechanical Bank, cast iron
Size: Height: 6 inches, Wide: 5 inches tall
Made in England, Sydenham and McOustia
Circa: 1935
Excellent Condition: minor chipping and paint loss
Price: $250.00
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BA5002
Bank: "Jolly Nigger with Hat" Mechanical Bank: Aluminum, ears and tongue move
Size: Height: 6 3/4 inches, Wide: 5 inches
Made in England, Starkie,
Circa: About 1930
Good working condition, some chipping and paint loss, no base plate
Price: $250.00
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BA5003
Little Black Sambo Print, ready for framing, has white mat
Size: 10 inches by 8 inches
Circa: 1920-
MFG: Unknown
Excellent Condition
Price: $45.00
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BA5004
Seasonal trading cards, (6) black man with a snowman, Christmas and New Years Greetings
Size: 4.5 inches by 2.75 inches
Circa: 1890's
MFG: Unknown
Condition: paper loss, 1" tear on 1 card, glue spot
Price: $25.00 for all 6
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BA5005
Book, Little Black Sambo, nice color
Copyright: 1932
Published: Platt and Munk Company
Good Condition: wear on edges
Price: $45.00
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BA5006
Type: Postcard Black Cartoon, A bird in the hand, number 138, bright colors
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: Unknown
Postmark: blurred, 1909
Stamp: 1 cent
Good Condition: smudges on front
Price: $8.00
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BA5007
Type: Embossed Postcard, A Prosperous New Year, bright colors
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: printed in Germany
Postmark: Dec 29, 1908
Stamp: 1 cent Franklin
Excellent Condition: faint smudge on front
Price: $20.00
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BA5008
Type: Postcard Black Real Photo, Food for Contention
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: Unknown
Postmark: Sept 11,1907
Stamp: no
Good Condition: faint writing on front
Price: $16.00
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BA5009
Type: Postcard Black Photo, A good old Darkey, shiny finish
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: C T Photochrom, Chicago
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Excellent Condition
Price: $12.00
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BA5010
Type: Postcard Black Photo, Solid Comfort 56, shiny finish
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: C T Photochrom
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Good Condition: edge wear
Price: $15.00
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BA5011
Type: Postcard Black Photo, A southern Delight, Chicken and Possum 52, shiny finish
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: C T Photochrom, Chicago
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Excellent Condition: slight corner wear
Price: $12.00
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BA5012
Type: Postcard Black Photo, Turkey Looks good to Mammy 57, shiny finish
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: C T Photochrom
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Excellent Condition: slight corner wear
Price: $12.00
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BA5013
Type: Postcard Black Photo, Old Chums, shiny finish
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: Published expressly for F.W Woolworth Co
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Good Condition: corner wear
Price: $12.00
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BA5014
Type: Postcard Black Photo, Dem Golden Stairs, shiny finish,
Copyright: 1892 by Havens
Size: 5 1/2" by 3 1/4"
MFG: C T Photochrom, TC Company, Chicago
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Excellent Condition
Price: $15.00
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BA5015
Type: Postcard Black Photo, Study in Black and White in Dixie Land, shiny finish
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: C T Photochrom, TC Company, Chicago
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Excellent Condition
Price: $15.00
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BA5016
Type: Postcard Black Photo, Next in Dixie Land 77, shiny finish
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: C T Photochrom, TC Company, Chicago
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Excellent Condition
Price: $15.00
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BA5017
Type: Postcard Black Photo, Up Against It, shiny finish
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: C T Photochrom, TC Company, Chicago
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Excellent Condition
Price: $15.00
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BA5018
Type: Postcard Black Photo, Negro Home number 4, undivided back
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: Adolph Selige Pub Company
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Excellent Condition
Price: $15.00
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BA5019
Type: Postcard Black Photo, Sweet Contentment, shiny finish
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: C T Photochrom, TC Company
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Excellent Condition
Price: $12.00
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BA5020
Type: Postcard Black Photo, Thanksgiving Morning in the South, shiny finish
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: C T Photochrom, TC Company
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Excellent Condition: slight corner wear
Price: $12.00
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BA5021
Type: Postcard Black Photo, Plantation Life in Dixie Land, shiny finish,
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: C T Photochrom, TC Company
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Excellent Condition: slight corner wear
Price: $12.00
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BA5022
Type: Postcard Black Photo, Southern Negro Cabin, shiny finish
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: C T Photochrom, TC Company
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Excellent Condition
Price: $12.00
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BA5023
Type: Postcard Black Photo, A Horseless Carriage, shiny finish
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: C T Photochrom, TC Company
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Good Condition: slight edge wear
Price: $10.00
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BA5024
Type: Postcard Black Photo, A Horseless Carriage, shiny finish
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: C T Photochrom, TC Company
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Good Condition: slight edge wear
Price: $10.00
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BA5025
Type: Postcard Black Photo, Aunt Venus Hunting in Dixie Land, shiny finish
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: C T Photochrom, TC Company
Published: I. F. Co, Atlanta
Postmark: 16, 1915
Stamp: Washington 1 cent
Good Condition: crease in corner
Price: $10.00
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BA5026
Type: Postcard Black Photo, Mischief Brewing, shiny finish
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
MFG: C T Photochrom, TC Company, Chicago
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Excellent Condition
Price: $10.00
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BA5027
Type: Postcard Black Photo, Crying For You, undivided back
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
Published: Knaffl Brothers, Knoxville,Tenn
Copyright: 1905
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Good Condition: several spots
Price: $10.00
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BA5028
Type: Postcard Black Photo, Wish You'd Hush, undivided back
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
Published: Knaffl Brothers, Knoxville,Tenn
Copyright: 1905
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Good Condition: corner wear, spots
Price: $10.00
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BA5029
Type: Postcard Black Photo, 246 Dat Am Fine, undivided back, color
Size: 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/4 inches
Published: J.I. Austin Company, Chicago
Copyright: Unknown
Postmark: no
Stamp: no
Excellent Condition
Price: $10.00
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Email for an invoice at lmiller@reuzeitmn.com
All items are previously owned and sold as-is. Imperfections or wear signs are noted so there are no surprises. All items are described to the best of my ability. Items are packed and shipped with care to arrive in the same condition they left the store. Prices are subject to change at any time. Please read the Policies page before buying. ALASKA, HAWAII AND INTERNATIONAL BUYERS, PLEASE EMAIL FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE BEFORE ORDERING. Please note: It is the responsibility of the buyer to be aware of his or her own country's customs laws and duty charges. Any customs duty, fees, or charges are the responsibility of the buyer.
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