Boy Feeding Fish to Alligator

Object Date: late 19th century - early 20th century

Maker: Gong Bell Manufacturing Co., manufacturer

Medium: cast iron, paint

Imperial Dims: Object: 5 3/4 x 9 x 2 1/2 in. weight: 1.3 lbs.

Subject: caricature; African American boy; racial stereotype; racism; fishing; fish; baiting; bait; Black history

Credit Line: Seamen's Bank for Savings Collection

Inventory Number: 1991.074.0028

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