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Description
Nothing. It was at mother in laws house
Category
Black Memorabilia
Medium
Plastic
Distinguishing marks
R Aunt jemima R
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Approx 13"
Date Period
Unknown
Weight
Light
History
Unknown other than mother i law collected "things" for 70 years
Price Paid (If known)
0
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Re: Aunt Jemima Lamp
History:
Aunt Jemima was a popularized character for advertising for the late 1800s to the early 1900s and still exsists today. People beleive the idea came frtom the song "Old Aunt Jemima" written by Billy Kersands in 1875. Chris L. Rutt, owner of a flour mill, used to send his extra flour to sores to be sold as pancake mix. He was inspired and soon his excess flour was known as 'Aunt Jemima's pancake mix'. Your lamp appears to be from the 1920s or 1930s, when Aunt Jemima was a popular fictional character. The lamp is known as a Mammy Light. Mammy Lights were typically depicting black culture and you have the "Aunt Jemima" model. The model is very scarce.
Value:
Your item appears to be in great condition and you even have the original lamp shade which increases the value. I'd appraise your item at $150-$200 if the electrical still works.
Market:
The market for these items is low as your item may sit for quite awhile on the market before you bank on it. The recent selling prices are $98.17 which is below the valued price. If I was you, I'd hold onto it, the value will only increase!
If I was any help, I'd appreciate an accepted comment! Thanks!