Celluloid-Waterproof Linen

CHSA-01043 (Front)

CHSA-01043 (Front)

Name/Title

Celluloid-Waterproof Linen

Entry/Object ID

CHSA-01043

Scope and Content

Front: A Chinese man dressed poorly in a traditional blue robe and pants, is standing next to a Caucasian man dressed very nicely in a servant's uniform. The Caucasian boy is pointing at himself, illustrating the cleanliness of his white shirt. Written at the top of the tradecard is the following: "Plenty dirtee shirtee but Johnee no washee more tillee payee threely dollee you owee John before." and on the bottom is the following: "Look at this collar and these cuffs, John you may well scowl and pout Celluloid don't need washing John..." Back: Object ID# Illustrated, but cut off at the top is the same Chinese man with another younger Chinese boy next to him. The two are examining the clean white collars from one of the drawers in room where the white servant was just at. Advertised is the benefits of Celluloid Waterproof Linen