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American Racial Stereotypes - The Family Walk
American Racial Stereotypes - The Family Walk.
19th century
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Media ID 23081874
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Stereotype Stereotypes Walk Racial
Photo Mug
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring an intriguing image from the Mary Evans Picture Library - "American Racial Stereotypes - The Family Walk" (19th century). This vintage print showcases a unique perspective of American history, making each sip from this mug a journey through time. The high-quality ceramic mug is microwave and dishwasher safe, ensuring your beverage stays hot and the image remains vibrant. Add a touch of history and conversation-starting charm to your daily routine with this one-of-a-kind Photo Mug from Media Storehouse.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative 19th-century photograph, titled "American Racial Stereotypes - The Family Walk," offers a poignant and unsettling glimpse into the past, revealing the deeply ingrained racial prejudices that once permeated American society. The image captures a seemingly ordinary scene of a family outing, with a couple and their children strolling along a picturesque path. However, upon closer inspection, the racial stereotypes embodied by the figures become apparent. The father, dressed in a ragged and worn work shirt, is depicted as a burly, brutish figure with exaggerated facial features, including a thick, curved nose and lips, and bulging eyes. His wife, dressed in a tattered, oversized dress, is portrayed as a mammy figure, with an exaggerated body shape, large hips, and a broad, smiling face. Their children, clad in tattered clothing and barefoot, are depicted as pickaninnies, with exaggerated features including large lips, curly hair, and oversized eyes. The photograph is a stark reminder of the harmful and dehumanizing racial stereotypes that were perpetuated in American society during the 19th century. These stereotypes were used to justify the enslavement, oppression, and marginalization of African Americans, and their impact can still be felt in contemporary society. Despite the progress that has been made in the fight against racial discrimination, it is important to remember the history of racial stereotypes in America and to acknowledge the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the need to challenge and dismantle harmful stereotypes and to work towards a more equitable and inclusive society for all.
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