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Trade Card: M. Hirsh, Secondhand Dealer, Sacramento, California

This trade card advertises M. Hirsh's secondhand business in Sacramento, California. The front of the card depicts a caricature of a Black child eating watermelon. This imagery reflects the racist stereotypes prevalent during the late 19th century. The address, 813 J Street, is visible on the card. The back of the card is blank.

Associated People/Businesses

M. Hirsh (Firm)
Hirsh, M.

Geography

Sacramento

Subjects

Secondhand trade
Jewish merchants
Advertising cards
Caricatures and cartoons
Racism

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 7, Page 26