See that hump? Something inside for you [graphic].

See that hump? Something inside for you [graphic].

African American boys -- Caricatures and cartoons.

Buttonhole industry -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia

Knives.

Smiling.

Watermelons.

Afro-Americana.

Racist trade card promoting De Long Hook and Eye Company and depicting a caricature of an African American boy cutting a watermelon. Shows the barefoot boy, portrayed with exaggerated features, and holding a saber-like knife in his right hand while he cuts into a large, green watermelon. Drops of juice drip from the slice in the melon. The boy smiles at the viewer. He is attired in blue shorts with yellow suspenders and a red sleeveless shirt. Brothers Charles F. and Frank E. Delong (1864-1939) established the firm Richardson & DeLong Bros. with Thomas D. Richardson in 1891. The brothers had patented the "Delong hump" fastener in 1889, which prevented the eye of a button hole from slipping out of the hook. "See that hump" became the firm’s popular advertising slogan. Scovill Manufacturing Company acquired the company in 1955.

Library Company of Philadelphia

[Philadelphia] : [publisher not identified], [ca. 1891]

1 print : chromolithograph ; sheet 8 x 12 cm (3 x 5 in.)

Goldman Trade Card Collection - De Long [P.2017.95.42]