Advertising card for Peet Bros. Mfg. Co. showing to African American boys, one up in the air, the other appearing to hit something with a broom. Front of card says: "What's the matter with the little darkies? Hold to the light and see." When light shines through the card, the boy in the air turns out to be riding a donkey. Front lower left corner has number C-632. Back of card says: "No need in filth and dirt to grope, If you'll but use our Ibex Soap. Peet Bros. Mfg. Co." No address is given.
Address: 101 West Levee, Kansas City, Mo. (see MVSC Q 097 E61, page 82; MVSC Q 330.9778 K16, Sept. 1919, page 647)
Location
SC3, Box 2, Soap
Barcode
Front: 10019960; Back: 10019963
Repository
Missouri Valley Special Collections, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, Missouri
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