We previously posted a series of Valentine’s Day cards featuring Native Americans. They aren’t the only racial group to be caricatured in cards, though. Carrie S. sent in this vintage Valentine, found at Adventures of Accordion Guy in the 21st Century, that presents a stereotyped Asian character (doing laundry even!), complete with mangled English:
I was able to locate more Asian-themed racist vintage Valentine’s Day cards at Buzzfeed:
Gwen Sharp is an associate professor of sociology at Nevada State College. You can follow her on Twitter at @gwensharpnv.
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Stephanie — February 14, 2011
I didn't know Nosferatu was Chinese. Those are HIDEOUS.
Maya — February 14, 2011
It's also interesting how the first and last one have light coloured eyes.
Eurasian Sensation — February 15, 2011
Because nothing says "I love you" like a crude racial stereotype. I'm sure whoever received these cards felt really really special.
sally — February 15, 2011
hideous is right! not only are they racist, the first one is downright scary.
Bri — February 15, 2011
Seriously! I am completely distracted from how racist theses are, by the fact they are so terrifying!! They really creep me out. Who enjoyed recieving these? What possible prfit could they have made?
Aiyo — February 18, 2011
@Eurasian Sensation
LOL, I bet the did.
I agree seeing blackface and yellowface or any racist caricatures always creep me out.
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It would have been nice to know which company produced these cards, and when.
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