Darkest Africa Program Pan American Exposition 1901 Buffalo, NY For Sale

Rare original \"Darkest Africa\" souvenir booklet from the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.

This booklet was produced for the controversial \"Darkest Africa\" exhibit, which featured African villagers, artifacts, demonstrations, and ethnographic displays at the exposition. The booklet contains descriptions of the exhibit, native crafts, dances, religions, village life, museum displays, and information for visitors.

An important and increasingly scarce piece of social history documenting attitudes toward race, anthropology, and exhibition culture at the turn of the 20th century.

Details:

• Original 1901 exposition souvenir booklet
• Title: Darkest Africa – Real African Life in a Real African Village
• Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York
• Softcover booklet
• Every Page is pictured.
• Original covers present
• Numerous period descriptions and exhibit information

Condition:

• Light age toning consistent with age
• Staple binding intact
• Minor edge wear and handling wear
• No major tears noted
• Please review photographs carefully for complete condition details