Vintage Fashions
Hand Painted Black Americana CLOTHES BRUSH Circa Late 1930s to 1940s
Hand Painted Black Americana CLOTHES BRUSH Circa Late 1930s to 1940s
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This Black Americana Wooden Top CLOTHES BRUSH is in like-new condition measuring 4 ½” tall. Its head and upper body are composed of hand painted wooden spheres, featuring a red dress with a white collar and white buttons. The brush bristles skirt is adorned with red hand-painted polka dots, and the item is dateable to the 1930s - 1940s era.
Historical Context & Content Notice
This item reflects imagery and themes that were produced during periods of racial inequality in the United States. Such objects often contain harmful stereotypes that are offensive today. They are presented here for historical documentation and educational purposes only, not as an endorsement of the views they depict.
Museums and scholars emphasize the importance of preserving and contextualizing this material to better understand the history of racism and its impact. This approach is informed by institutions such as the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University, which uses artifacts of intolerance to teach tolerance and promote social justice.
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