You will love this quality made doll. her hair is braided and embellished with little rags to match her calico dress. Muslin apron and pantaloons with a puffy heart o her apron to show her love/ Measures 15" tall and still has her original tag Handmade in USA by Creations by Viki of Indiana. She is perfect and quality made. Her eyes and mouth are embroiderd too. Nice, clean, no rips or repairs.
Vintage 1931 folio book of Duke Ellington's 10 favorite piano solos. Solo's include Mood Indigo, Black & Tan Fantasy, Rockin' Rhythm, Sweet chariot, Syncopated shuffle, Sweet Mama, The Creole Love call, Black Beauty, The blues with a feeling, and the breakfast dance. Introduction gives a brief history of this marvelous musician known as "Harlem's Aristocrat of Jazz. Cover art by Leff and a picture of Duke Ellington too. Wonderful condition, 30 pages.
W.C.Handys reissue of his hit Saint Louis Blues music. This cover features the Blues and jazz king himself, Louis Armstrong and his All Stars. Cover in average condition. A great piece of historical blues memorabilia. Has 2 holes punched where it was in an album. Would be great framed though. All music intact.
Sheet music from 1936. Is it true what they say about Dixie by Irving Caesar, Sammy Lerner, & Gerald Marks. This is a great black americana collectible also. The cover art is by hhk(??) Looks like Al Jolson. Terriffic condition, a small bend on lower right corner.
Great all over condition of this 1922 music selection. Autographed Photo of Henry Bussee on the deco art cover by SK.
These are more contemporary. Three little figurines measuring 3-3 1/2" each. Made of resin, and hand painted. Good condition. Family of 6, Mom,Dad,and 4 children of various ages.
Made of hard molded plastic, in a kewpie style (no wings) He measures 2 1/4" tall. No clothes, Hands folded behind head. I have two of them. Price is for each doll.
1974 reprint of the old original music from 1903 by Scott Joplin. This is the John W. Schaum Fun-to-play piano solo edition. Black caricature of black piano man Great condition.
Little rag doll measures just 9 1/2" tall but she is cute. blue & white calico dress, muslin apron and matching pantaloons and head scarf. Simple embroidery eyes and mouth. Nice condition, and no rips or tears. Ready to travel to your kitchen.
A nice full cover photo of famous black recording artist Nat King Cole.Come closer to me (Ac`ercate M`as) Music and spanish lyrics by Osvaldo Farres, and english lyrics by Al Stewart.Initials on cover and inside musical key notes. Music is in very nice condition.
Adorable little hand painted unglazed porcelain thimble is a black Chef. Just over 1 1/2" tall. Perfect paint, and no damages. This is not an old one. But very cute to add to your Black Americana collection.
Music that was recorded by the legendary Nat King Cole.(Cover photo). Music and words by Cy Coleman and Joseph Allen McCarthy. Good condition other than two handwritten names on the cover.
I would believe these were quite rare shakers. Made Of heavy pottery, Shawnee I believe. I have had several identical sets over the years but the black faces and hands were very dark. These are the exact mold and features and measure 5" tall, with the exception that the skin is lighter. They are very old and one has the original cork inside. Perfect condition. Would make an excellent addition to your Black Americana collection.
Take a look at these wonderful Black Native salt and pepper shakers. They are perfect and still have their original brass hoop earrings and nasco stickers, and original corks. Hand painted detailing is excellent and not flaked. Back of heads are flat and shakers are meant to be stood back to back. These are quite tall measuring 6". Foil stickers read: Del Coronado Nasco product Japan.
Old porcelain figurine of little black baby going potty. He is perched on top of the toilet instead of sitting on it in a regular way. On the front of the toilet it says You-R-Next. Measures 3 1/4" tall. Japan stamp, no damages as far as cracks or chips. Light spot on the tummy and hand where it had been missed when originally painted.
This is a really cool item and very collectible. Made of pottery with a solid black shiny glaze. Awesome head of an african native person. Beautiful, perfect condition. Measures 6 1/2" tall with a large hole in the back so you can hang it. Unknown to me, who the maker is.
VINTAGE 1950'S F&F MOLD DIE WORKS Dayton, Ohio
Aunt Jemima & Uncle Moses Salt and Pepper Shakers
Each one stands 3-1/2" tall. Solid shakers with only one original plastic stopper - no chips or cracks
They are missing paint on her head as seen in the photo. A classic black Americana collectible.
