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Photograph of theatre production with blackface actors and Oliver Howard Horner, ca. 1910
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Photograph of theatre production with blackface actors and Oliver Howard Horner, ca. 1910
On the proper right side a boy is sitting in a chair. He is wearing a suit and tie. His legs are crossed at the ankles and his hands are on his lap. There is a boy standing behind him. He is wearing a white chefs coat and hat, and is wearing blackface. On the proper left there is a girl sitting in a chair. She is wearing a fancy white ruffled dress. Her dark hair is pulled back and is parted in the middle. Her hands are folded on her lap and she has a bracelet on her proper left arm. There is a girl standing behind her with a striped dress, an apron, and a headscarf. She is also wearing blackface. The boy sitting in the chair is Oliver Howard Horner
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This photograph captures a theatre production from the early 20th century, featuring actors in blackface alongside Oliver Howard Horner. On the right side of the image, a young boy sits confidently in a chair, dressed in a smart suit and tie. Behind him stands another boy wearing a white chef's coat and hat, his face covered with blackface makeup. On the left side of the photo, we see a girl seated elegantly in a chair, adorned in a beautiful white ruffled dress. Her dark hair is neatly pulled back and she wears an expression of poise. Standing behind her is another girl wearing striped attire, an apron, and headscarf - also donning blackface makeup. The central figure among them is Oliver Howard Horner himself - his presence commanding attention as he takes on this theatrical role. The image serves as both documentation of entertainment during that era and as evidence of cultural practices that are now widely recognized as offensive. As we examine this historical artifact today at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), it prompts reflection on our country's complex past regarding race representation within performing arts. It reminds us to acknowledge how far we have come while recognizing the importance of continued progress towards inclusivity and respect for all cultures.
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