By 1900, Uncle Tom had become a recognizable figure in popular culture.
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By 1900, Uncle Tom had become a recognizable figure in popular culture. His image appeared in advertising campaigns and became increasingly stereotyped. Here he appears in an ad for tobacco. His character lacks the gravity he displays in the novel, and instead appears as a simple buffoon.
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Courtesy of Uncle Tom's Cabin & American Culture: A Multi-Media Archive