Syrup pitcher in the form of "Aunt Jemima"

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A syrup pitcher in the form of the stereotypical character "Aunt Jemima." The pitcher is in the shape of a woman wearing a long red dress. She is wearing a white shawl and waist apron over the dress. A red kerchief covers her head. She holds a white tray in front of her body with both hands. The body of the figure is hollow and has a red handle attached at the back. Lettering under the handle reads [AUNT JEMIMA / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.] The head is detached from the body, and lifts via a lever in the back. Lettering on the bottom reads [F & F / MOLD & DIE WORKS / DAYTON, OHIO / MADE IN U.S.A.

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