Cast Iron "Black Jockey Boys" Bank

Original Title

Black Jockey Boys Bank

Devised Title

Cast Iron "Black Jockey Boys" Bank

Date

1937

Creator

J. E. Stevens See all items with this value

Contributor

Thomas Bridge

Description

The vintage "Black Jockey Boys" bank is a collectible item depicting a stereotype of African American jockeys, often characterized by exaggerated features and playful expressions. While intended as a whimsical decoration, it reflects the racial caricatures prevalent in the early 20th century.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

Racism See all items with this value

Economics See all items with this value

Race relations See all items with this value

Location

Tallahassee

Leon County

Florida

United States of America

Type

Three-Dimensional Object

Medium

Iron

Paint

Additional Techniques

Casting

Measurements

L:26cm x W:18cm

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

AR_0013_03_0003

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.FAMU.0097

Rights

All rights reserved. The use of any part of these objects and photographs transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, or stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of MEBA is an infringement of the copyright law.

Contributing Institution

Florida A&M University

Collection

Thomas Bridge African American Collection See all items with this value

Language

English

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