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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/The Charlotte Post Thursday, August 8,1996 Negative images must be seen By Jeri Young THE CHARLOTTE POST Black Americana Postcard Price Guide: A Century of History Preserved on Postcards J.L. Mashbum Colonial House 1996 $19.95 Everyone has old postcards stuffed in the attic or hidden in the basement. They have been around for over 100 years and have served as advertisements, as well as methods of communi cation. In his guide, “Black Americana Postcard Price Guide,” J.L. Mashbum finally tells exactly how early post cards came to depict images of African Americans. According to Mashbum, the earliest African American postcards were developed for the 1895 Atlanta Cotton States and International Exposition. lists prices and gives brief his tories that will make many interested in this lost art form. Perhaps most interesting are Depicted on the card, was the Expo’s “Negro Building,” dedi cated to Booker T. Washington, who convinced Congress to fund it. From this ostentatious beginning, images on post cards took a tragic turn. Early 20th century cards depicted African Americans stereotypi- cally, as happy go-lucky-water melon-eating caricatures or worse. Mashbum chronicles this sordid history in his informa tive and beautifully illustrat ed price guide. Guaranteed to enlighten the amateur or pro fessional collector, Mashbum the images he captures. Mashbum’s carefully compiled pictures of the oldest Africeui American postcards show exactly from where African Americans have come. The images captured on these postcards represent a significant part of our history, one that is lost to many of our young people. In addition to putting a price on a piece of Americana, “The Black Americana Postcard Price Guide: A Century of History Preserved on Postcards”sheds light on an important era of our history. Racism or art? The above post card, “Evolution of a coon,” is one of many images found in J.L. Mashbum “Black Americana Postcard Price Guide.” Mashbum, who is white, said many such images continued to be sold until the 60s when store owners refused to selll them. “To win in the industrial world, you need customers who believe in you.” r “1 had the education. 1 had the determination. 1 had the vision. But just as 1 needed the support of my teammates to win in basketball, I needed the support of customers who believed in me to win in the industrial world as a manufacturer of automotive parts. General Motors demonstrated their faith in me early on. Having GM as a major customer not only provided impxjrtant cash flow, but it did something else; it gave me the credibility to attract other customers. With customers like GM, there is life after basketball.” Dave Bing, CEO The Bing Group, Inc General Motors We Never Forget Who's Driving. Chevrolet • Pontiac • Oldsmobile • Buick • Cadillac • GMC Truck )> COPVMOHT18M WINM-Opoe OtURLOTTE, INC. America's Supermarket^ PRICES GOODWEDNESDAY AUG. 7 THRU TUESDAY AUG. 13,1996 WD BRAND BEEF IS ALWAYS Uii J) A. CHOICE! • Cut 1/8 ' inch Trim • Aged for Tenderness W-0 Select Lean Fresh Whole Pork Loins 58 Cut & Wrapped FREEI 16 oz. pkg. W-D Brand /Ui Meat Dinner Franks«........ea.^l^® Market Trayed Poik Riblets~-~-«.»..ib.98‘’ W-O Brand U.S.DA. Choice Whole Boneless Bottom Rounds W-D Select Lean Fresh Whole Boneless Center Cut W-D Select Lean Fresh Assorted Loin Pork Chops.....e..........ib. ^1^® W-D Brand U.S.DA Choice Boneless Bottom Roimd Steak ib.^1®® 10 lb. bag U.S.D.A. inspected Fryer Leg Quarters 55^ NATURE MAKES THE PRODUCE. WINN-DIXIE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE. Harvest Fresh 10 lb. Mesh bag Idaho Baking Potatoes Harvest Fresh California Jumbo | Cantaloupes Harvest Fresh Seedless California Summer | Red Grapes Harvest Fresh California Sweet Nectarines iT 4 pack All Ravors Del Monte Puddings Solo Plastic 20 ct. Cups or I 15 ct. Plates 11 oz. Reg., Scoops or BBQ Frito’s Com Chips r 10.5 oz. pkg. Ail Varieties Banquet Pasta Favorites 6 oz. can in water Chunk Light Stai>Kist Tima / Regular or Old Fashion FloridaGold Orange Juice WHY PAY SUGGESTED RETAIL? WINN-DIXIE DISCOUNTS THESE CATEGORIES TO SAVE YOU MORE! 107o OFF All Bag Chips & Snacks Everyday! 20% OFF School Supplies Everyday! 25% OFF All Paperback Books Everyday! 107o OFF Little Debbie Snacks Everyday!
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