Description:

Original white porcelain signs with black lettering depicting a pointing hand in one direction for “White Only” and one for “Colored". With the Supreme Court’s ruling of “Plessy v. Ferguson” in 1896, the concept of separate but equal--begun with the end of Reconstruction in 1875--such signs became commonplace over water fountains, bathrooms and door entrances in the South; reinforcing laws to separate African Americans from whites. It would not be until the Supreme Court’s 1954 decision, “Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas,” that legal segregation would be overturned. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: 2-3/8" x 9.75"
  • Condition: Very Good - Excellent Condition with no major wear

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September 1, 2025 5:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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