Plastic Pickaninny
The picaninny is a racist caricature of black children. They are “child coons”, with the same physical characteristics. Pickaninnies have bulging eyes, big red lips, and they speak in a primitive, stereotypical dialect. They are often shown stuffing their wide mouths with watermelon or chicken, which they usually stole. They are unkempt,
Wooden Pickaninny
The picaninny is a racist caricature of black children. They are “child coons”, with the same physical characteristics. Pickaninnies have bulging eyes, big red lips, and they speak in a primitive, stereotypical dialect. They are often shown stuffing their wide mouths with watermelon or chicken, which they usually stole. They are unkempt,
Black Face Figurine
These figurines were not something that would typically be found in Goldsboro homes. The black face collection was used for display and in certain homes of people that would collect them. Black memorabilia, or as it was sometimes called, Black Americana, describes objects that somehow related to African American history. For
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Figurine
After her marriage and move to Florida, Bethune became determined to start a school for girls. Bethune moved from Palatka to Daytona because it had more economic opportunity; it had become a popular tourist destination and businesses were thriving. In October 1904, she rented a small house for $11.00 per
Black Face Statue
These figurines were not something that would typically be found in Goldsboro homes. The black face collection was used for display and in certain homes of people that would collect them. Black memorabilia, or as it was sometimes called, Black Americana, describes objects that somehow related to African American history. For
Groomsman Lawn Jockey
This is an American icon. It was used as a hitching post for horses. But more importantly, before emancipation in 1865, it served as a symbol to let slaves know that a house was a safe house when they traveled through the underground railroad; any house with a hitching post meant
Mammy Doll
These figurines were not something that would typically be found in Goldsboro homes. The mammy collection was used for display and in some homes of people that would collect them. Black memorabilia, or as it was sometimes called, Black Americana, describes objects that somehow related to African American history. For the most
Drinking Fountain Sign
This sign was placed above drinking fountains to show which drinking fountain was for which race.
Sculpture
This type of art was most likely found in an art store or historic building.
Florida License Plate
This license plate was to be displayed on each car that was registered in the state of Florida. Each county had their own number on the license plate. Seminole County’s number was 17.
