Subject: Minstrels

This trade card advertises J. Levy's Star Clothing House, located at 130 Washington Street in Binghamton, New York. The card features a caricature of a Black minstrel on a telephone, with the telephone wires sparking or short-circuiting. This imagery reflects the racist stereotypes prevalent in American popular culture during the late 19th century. The illustration is likely meant to be humorous, though it uses offensive imagery. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the business name and address. The back of the card is blank.