Once hidden away like guilty secrets, antique black memorabilia is now cherished and coveted by enthusiasts around the world, although some antique black memorabilia collectors find the nature of these items so offensive that they purchase them simply to remove them from the marketplace.

It is estimated that up to seventy percent of those who collect antique black memorabilia are African-Americans, who connect from a historical perspective with these objects that take the form of antique mechnical toys, dolls, games, advertising, household items, and figurines.