Late 19th - Chocolat Carpentier Trade Cards - Ethnographic Caricatures & Orientalist Scenes - Collectible Advertising Chromos

These are two captivating Late 19th-century advertising trade cards from 'Chocolat Carpentier.' Each card features distinct ethnographic themes, characteristic of the era's popular culture and marketing strategies.

One card, titled 'Nègres d'Amérique' (Negroes of America), presents a series of caricatured scenes depicting Black individuals. These illustrations include figures playing musical instruments, dancing, and participating in what appears to be a torchlit outdoor activity, reflecting problematic racial stereotypes prevalent at the time.

The second card, labeled 'Judée' (Judea), offers a romanticized view of life in the Middle East. It shows women playing cymbals and relaxing, alongside children playing, with a menorah in the background, set against an idealized cityscape. Both cards are promotional items for 'Chocolat Carpentier,' showcasing historical advertising through vivid chromolithography.