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Nostalgic Humour: Black Childhood in 20th Century Postcards & Film

Explore the amusing and poignant representations of black children in 20th-century cultural artifacts. From the playful innocence of 1940s postcards featuring Shirley Temple to scenes from the 1927 film “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” this collection reflects the juxtaposition of humor and serious themes in African American history. Featuring iconic figures like Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and Fredi Washington, these items evoke nostalgia while prompting critical conversations about race and representation. Discover the charm and complexity of childhood as depicted through distinctive postcards, sheet music, and dolls.

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Nostalgic Humour: Black Childhood in 20th Century Postcards & Film

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  1. “humorous” postcards of black children, 1940s Shirley Temple

  2. Baby Jane, child star, mid-1930s “Look me over buddy… I’m a real brunette!” “humorous” postcard, 1930s

  3. A scene from the 1927 film of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” starring Virginia Grey (Eva) and Marie Foster (Mammy), the death of Little Eva: “I’ll soon be going away, Mammy” Early 20th c. sheet music: “Pickaninny Rag” (1908), “Topsy Two Step” (1904), and “Ten Baby Fingers” (1920)

  4. Top: Aunt Jemima pancakes ad, c. 1943 Bottom: Patsy, a “mammy” or nursemaid with her charge, 19th century Shirley Temple and Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, in a scene from the film “The Little Colonel,” 1935

  5. Shirley Temple doll, 1930s “Mammy” doll, c. 1940s

  6. “Minstrel” pot, 1930s Shirley Temple cream pitcher and cup (send-away prizes from Wheaties boxes in mid-1930s)

  7. Fredi Washington, African American actress who played Peola in the 1934 film “Imitation of Life” Al Jolson, white Jewish “blackface” minstrel, 1930

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