Subject: Racism against Indigenous peoples

This trade card advertises Loewenstine & Co. of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features an illustration of two Native Americans paddling a canoe. The card is accompanied by a handwritten note that indicates the card was part of a Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mrs. R. Tannenwald, located at 141 Northampton Street in Easton, Pennsylvania. The card features a large illustration of Washington, D.C., with Indigenous people overlooking the city. The image highlights the development of the city and the relationship between early European settlers and Native Americans. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Bloomfield, a merchant located at 367 6th Avenue, New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of a young woman dressed in Indigenous clothing and accessories, including a feather headdress. The woman holds a long staff and stands before a backdrop of a mountainous landscape, with a moon and stars visible in the sky. The card also notes that mail orders are accepted. The back of the card includes a detailed advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Samuel M. Lederer, a clothier located at 207 Greenwich Street, New York. The front of the card features a child standing in a park-like setting, next to a Native American child. The image appears to be a depiction of the relationship between a settler child and a Native American child, and could be construed as a representation of racism and assimilation. The card features an ornate, rectangular frame. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Cohen Bros. & Co.'s "Monster Clothing Hall" located at 402 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The front of the card features a depiction of Aboriginal men. The imagery raises concerns about the potential for racist representation. The back of the card contains the advertisement for the business. The card's design and style suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises M. Noah, a cigar manufacturer in Little Falls, New York. The front of the card features a striking graphic of a Native American figure, depicted in a stereotypical and potentially offensive manner. The image is likely intended to evoke the exotic nature of cigars and their origins, but it also reflects the racist attitudes prevalent in the 19th century. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the business name and address: "M. NOAH CIGAR MANUFACTURER," "Main Street next door east of the Cottage Hall, Little Falls, New York." The back of the card is blank. This trade card likely dates from 1867.