"Whites Only" Drinking Fountain, 1954
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From the late 19th through the mid-20th centuries, segregation laws in Southern states separated African Americans and whites in almost every aspect of public life -- from railroad cars and schools to restrooms and drinking fountains. Varying from state to state, these laws were supposed to establish facilities that were "separate but equal." In reality, these were almost never equal.
From the late 19th through the mid-20th centuries, segregation laws in Southern states separated African Americans and whites in almost every aspect of public life -- from railroad cars and schools to restrooms and drinking fountains. Varying from state to state, these laws were supposed to establish facilities that were "separate but equal." In reality, these were almost never equal.
Artifact
Drinking fountain
Date Made
1954
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
2005.19.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cast iron
Enamel (Fused coating)
Metal
Technique
Plating (Metal Coating)
Color
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 11.5 in
Length: 11.5 in
Inscriptions
"Taylor" stamped on bubbler. On metal tag on side: The Halsey W. Taylor Co./ Warren O/ Model # 4566 / Serial # 5058/ Pat 1,286,835 / 1,672,235 Side: WHITES / ONLY
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