Of course the racism in these ads is deplorable. But I think if you're going to study old advertising, you have to look at the ugly stuff, too. To ignore its existence would be to ignore the pain it caused.
Source: Live Journal, Fairies World
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Of course the racism in these ads is deplorable. But I think if you're going to study old advertising, you have to look at the ugly stuff, too. To ignore its existence would be to ignore the pain it caused.
Source: Live Journal, Fairies World
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wow, the 2nd ad was harsh!
Posted by: Kelly D | 14 May 2009 at 04:41 PM
From what year was the second ad? I agree with Kelly--the only word to describe it besides "racist" is "harsh."
Posted by: Jeni | 20 May 2009 at 09:11 PM
I would guess it's from the turn of the last century.
Posted by: PZR | 20 May 2009 at 09:21 PM
I guess momma cant afford that fancy soap.
Posted by: PO3T | 17 November 2009 at 01:46 PM
Wow, to today's standards, this ad is so incorrect, it makes me think it's been Photoshopped!
Posted by: Da Buddha Vaporizers | 28 June 2010 at 12:01 AM