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Picaninny stereotype and child nudity, circa 1882-1949

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Scope and Contents

Portrayals of Black children as unkempt and poorly dressed, often with large mouths and engaged in mischief. Also contains images of Black people, especially children, in various states of undress with exposed body parts exaggerated in size or shape.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1882-1949

Repository Details

Part of the University of Delaware Library Special Collections Repository

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