Mammy and Chef Black Americana Salt and Pepper Shakers Set These figural Black Americana salt and pepper shakers were made in Japan in the 1950s and have the original blue and white paper Japan labels. They are a Mammy and Pappy chef couple, just over 3" high. Each has a banner decal on the front that says "Souvenir of Pocatello Ida". The decals are in good condition but they can be removed if you prefer. The paint and finish are very good on both shakers, there is no damage, and the cork stoppers are intact.

Circa: 1950s
Country of Origin: JP
Manufacturer: Post War Japan Import  

Black Americana Mammy Kitchen Tea Towel This vintage Black Americana cotton kitchen, dish, or tea towel has an image of a Mammy figure holding a steaming, fresh-baked pie while a little black boy looks on. It's bordered on all four sides in light blue with random white polka dots and red and yellow flowers. The image is repeated at both ends.

I have two towels, identical in design and nearly identical in condition, which is good but not mint (both towels are shown in the photos). There are a few soil or scuff marks to the white areas that may or may not wash out, and each has two or three tiny threadbare spots that are not holes yet but could eventually turn into holes. I have not laundered the towels - they are being sold as found and pictured. My previous attempts to clean vintage textiles have sometimes turned out very badly, so I prefer to leave cleaning to those who know what they're doing. Price is per towel.

Circa: 1940s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unsigned American Production  

Aunt Marthas Black Americana Baby Cannibals DOW Iron Transfer Pattern This packet of vintage Aunt Martha's Hot Iron embroidery stamped transfers says number 9947 - Humorous Embroidery Motifs on the envelope. The instructions inside are named Cannibal Tea Towels. The native Black Americana babies are depicted in familiar days of the week chores and tasks. The pattern is complete - all seven designs plus the instructions are present but they have been used and cut apart.

Circa: 1940s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Aunt Marthas