I love the approach and drawing style.. but note that some of the caricatures are definitely dated, even though the text advises:
"When picturing any certain type try to bring out the humorous qualities first and be careful not to poke fun in a manner to offend any particular nationality or creed."
I see these pictures and think "How did they possibly think black people's lips were that big??"
But here's a different take: this is a visual language, and non-realistic by definition. Nobody's nose is shaped like a finger, as in every one of these cartoons. No one's eyes are blank disks. Heads aren't that big and bellies aren't that round. Yet we all understand how to read these cartoons.
Maybe that's just how it was then too, and was just meant to convey "this is a black person." No ill will, no hate, no judgement.
just look at the depiction of a black person compared to a white person though. black person is just a blob with massive lips and eyes, while the white person has actual facial features
"When picturing any certain type try to bring out the humorous qualities first and be careful not to poke fun in a manner to offend any particular nationality or creed."