[ADVERTISING]. A collection of 193 trade cards featuring African American subjects. Late 19th-early 20th century.  
Modern blue leatherette binder, 10 7/8 x 11 3/8 in. (light wear to extremities, soiling) containing 193 trade cards, mostly chromolithographs, featuring caricatures of African American subjects in various scenarios, most secured to pages with adhesive corner tabs (overall good condition, with some toning, discoloration, wear to edges/corners present in some cards; few cards not fully secured in album).  Companies and products represented include Max Stadler & Co.; Victor Baby Food; Merrick Thread Co.; Sanford's Ginger; Nubian Metal Polish; Day's Snow Flake Soap; A.H. Van Horn, Carpets and Furniture; S. Shugard, Custom Shirt Maker; James Gildersleeve & Son; Kendall Manufacturing Co.; Pillsbury; the Plano Manufacturing Co.; Higgins' German Laundry Soap; Ayer's Cathartic Pills; and many more.

Hindman strives to describe historic materials in a manner that is respectful to all communities, providing descriptive contexts for objects where possible. The nature of historical ephemera is such that some material may represent positions, language, values, and stereotypes that are not consistent with the current values and practices at Hindman.