MINSTREL POSTER 4 FUN MAKERS IN BLACKFACE MAKE UP 713 Start Price USD 10.94 Current Price USD 10.94 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 16, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 16, 2008 Location Trenton, NJ See more about 'MINSTREL POSTER 4 FUN MAKERS IN BLACKFACE MAKE UP 713' Description The2FunAdGuyz offer a new, high-quality reproduction, print of an 1899 Minstrel poster for an 1899 William H West?s minstrel show.  The poster features portraits of Carroll Johnson, Tom Lewis, George B. Mack and Edward Howard, all in black face.  Caption: Four of our nation's fun makers.  In the upper left hand corner is a picture of William H. West.  Patriotic images and frames surround all of the portraits.  This poster and the information contained in this description are presented in an historical context.  They are meant to remind us of the way things were so we can better understand how things might be better. Minstrel shows were huge at the turn of the century.  Audiences at these shows were mostly working class rowdies who would stop the show if it was bad or would demand multiple repeats if they like it.  As a result, the acts and actors became increasingly outrageous. The blackface minstrel show was begun in the 1830s and by the 1890s was a major phenomenon in the world of entertainment.  Much of the music of the era was written for minstrel shows?including the songs of Stephen Foster.  It was stereotyping of the worst kind.  White actors, dressed as African-Americans acted and sang to audiences, many of who knew little about African-American culture.  The characters evolved to the point where most of them were lazy, shiftless and dumb.  This helped to create an image of African-Americans that has created immense problems.  Some believe that the blackface minstrel show was a forerunner of what happened in the 1950s & 60s when white musicians co-opted the music of African-American blues musicians and in the process created rock-n-roll.  For better or worse, it is important that this aspect of American pop culture be examined. This print is on a  quality 100# high glossy text paper.  The poster measures 10.5 inches (w) X 14.25 (h).  It has  a small border to allow for framing.  This is perfect for a standard 16-inch x 20-inch  frame, a manageable size for a variety of decorating purposes.   The condition of this item is new.   SAVE ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES!!   We ship all items paid for in a single transaction for ONE low shipping and handling fee, whether it is one or one-hundred.   We have hundreds more items in our eBay store. Click on the link above and take this opportunity to browse. Please make us a regular stop on your visits to eBay. Be sure to add me to your favorites list!   You can see all of our minstrel posters in our store by simply typing the word minstrel in the search box and you will see everything we have. If you have any questions please email us at info@the2funadguyz.com by Clicking Here. ©2003-2007 All copy and digitally enhanced images and prints copyright held by the2funadguyz. Reproduction by any means is strictly forbidden. All Rights Reserved.   Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!