DARKTOWN FIRE BRIGADE POSTER FIREMAN LAST SHAKE
Product Description
Please Note: These prints are examples of the horrible stereotyping that was done about African Americans in the late 1800’s. They are offered here for historical perspective and we mean no offense, either for the images or the language attributed to the characters. Both the captions and artwork were all used in the original posters.
The2FunAdGuyz offer a new, high-quality reproduction, print of one of the infamous “Dark Town Comics”, published by Currier & Ives. Most Americans think of Curriers & Ives as producing bucolic scenes that appeared on holiday greeting cards, but they also has a less serene side that appealed to the prejudices of people who lived at the time.
This print is one of a group now called “The Darktown Fire Brigade”. There are around a dozen of the series—six of them in black and white, including this one, and an equal number of full color prints. All of the series have the same chief and several recognizable firefighters.
“The Last Shake” is the title of this print, one of two that deal with a firefighter’s contest. The other is titled “A Prize Squirt” and is available in our store.
The Chief is shown blown off the pumper that has literally exploded while his men were trying to win a contest for “The Mug”. The judge and spectators can be seen running for cover and “The Mug” is on the ground.
The first line of the caption reads: “The Darktown Fire Brigade – The Last Shake.”
The second line of the caption reads: “We’s won de mug, but we’s smashed de ole machine.”
You can find all of the Darktown Fire Brigade prints by typing “Darktown” in our store search box and they will display.
Unfortunately these caricatures masked the bravery of thousands of African-American firefighters in hundreds of communities who stood as the only way their community could deal with the toll of fires in their towns.
They are a must-have for collectors of black memorabilia or Currier & Ives prints.
The lithography printers, Nat Currier and Jim Ives, did this banner. From their business on Spruce Street in Brooklyn, New York, they printed over 1 million prints covering over 7500 different titles from 1834 to 1907. Though their lithographs are in high demand today, they once described their business as "Publishers of Cheap and Popular Pictures".
PAPER QUALITY: This new print is on a highest quality, acid-free, 100-pound glossy premium text paper that allows for maximum color brilliance and fidelity for older images.
AVAILABILITY: In Stock! – Ships Within 1 Business Day of cleared payment.
Image Size: 15 inches wide by 10.5 inches high.
Paper Size: 17 inches wide by 11 inches high. This allows for a small border around the image for matting and framing. When matted, this format is perfect for a standard 16-inch x 20-inch frame, a manageable size for a wide variety of decorating purposes.
PLEASE NOTE, The watermark (The2FunAdGuyz) across the thumbnail does NOT appear on the item you will receive.
©All copy and digitally enhanced images and prints copyright 2003-2011 by the2funadguyz. All Rights Reserved.
The2FunAdGuyz offer a new, high-quality reproduction, print of one of the infamous “Dark Town Comics”, published by Currier & Ives. Most Americans think of Curriers & Ives as producing bucolic scenes that appeared on holiday greeting cards, but they also has a less serene side that appealed to the prejudices of people who lived at the time.
This print is one of a group now called “The Darktown Fire Brigade”. There are around a dozen of the series—six of them in black and white, including this one, and an equal number of full color prints. All of the series have the same chief and several recognizable firefighters.
“The Last Shake” is the title of this print, one of two that deal with a firefighter’s contest. The other is titled “A Prize Squirt” and is available in our store.
The Chief is shown blown off the pumper that has literally exploded while his men were trying to win a contest for “The Mug”. The judge and spectators can be seen running for cover and “The Mug” is on the ground.
The first line of the caption reads: “The Darktown Fire Brigade – The Last Shake.”
The second line of the caption reads: “We’s won de mug, but we’s smashed de ole machine.”
You can find all of the Darktown Fire Brigade prints by typing “Darktown” in our store search box and they will display.
Unfortunately these caricatures masked the bravery of thousands of African-American firefighters in hundreds of communities who stood as the only way their community could deal with the toll of fires in their towns.
They are a must-have for collectors of black memorabilia or Currier & Ives prints.
The lithography printers, Nat Currier and Jim Ives, did this banner. From their business on Spruce Street in Brooklyn, New York, they printed over 1 million prints covering over 7500 different titles from 1834 to 1907. Though their lithographs are in high demand today, they once described their business as "Publishers of Cheap and Popular Pictures".
PAPER QUALITY: This new print is on a highest quality, acid-free, 100-pound glossy premium text paper that allows for maximum color brilliance and fidelity for older images.
Image Size: 15 inches wide by 10.5 inches high.
Paper Size: 17 inches wide by 11 inches high. This allows for a small border around the image for matting and framing. When matted, this format is perfect for a standard 16-inch x 20-inch frame, a manageable size for a wide variety of decorating purposes.
PLEASE NOTE, The watermark (The2FunAdGuyz) across the thumbnail does NOT appear on the item you will receive.
©All copy and digitally enhanced images and prints copyright 2003-2011 by the2funadguyz. All Rights Reserved.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
- All War Posters
Photos Prints - Home & Office
Decorating Posters
Prints Photos - Nurse Posters
Prints Photos - Firefighter Police Posters Photos
- All Sports Posters
Photos Prints - Masonic Freemasonry
Posters Prints - Ethnic & National
Posters Prints Photos - Historical Documents
Posters Photos - Entertainment
Posters Prints - Art Posters Prints
- Rare & Unusual
Posters Prints Photos - Religious & Charity
Posters Prints Photos - Famous Photographs
& Images - Uncle Sam Wants You!
Political & Activism Posters - FAQ
- Contact Us
- Satisfaction Guarantee
- Payment Methods
- Customer Feedback
