Images in Black: 150 Years of Black Collectibles

An illustrated look at 150 years of Black Collectibles.

From the years of slavery through the years of civil rights, images of Black people have taken many forms. Some of these images were positive and some negative and stereotypical. Together they help us see and measure the history of racial attitudes in America, and make up the growing field of what is called Black Collectibles.

These collectibles help to chronicle an important aspect of American history. Hundreds of these items are ...