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#TheBlackdomTownsite | Knox Starke County [IN] Democrat September 17, 1903

#WHA2020 | #Blackdom2020 #BlackdomRenaissance

The Blackdom Townsite Company was incorporated at Santa Fe, N. M., with a capital stock of $10,000. The purpose is to establish a colony of negroes from the southern states in Chavez County, the name of the town to be Blackdom.

Knox Starke County Democrat September 17, 1903 pg 1

Knox Starke County Democrat September 17, 1903 pg 2

Knox Starke County Democrat September 17, 1903 pg 2

Blackdom Afro-Frontierist Farmer's Bucket Hat | Flexfit Blackdom Afro-Frontierist Farmer's Bucket Hat | Flexfit
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Blackdom Afro-Frontierist Farmer's Bucket Hat | Flexfit
$25.00
This bucket hat is a combination of timeless practicality and vintage style. Perfect for fishing, hiking, and 80s-90s nostalgia.

• 98% cotton, 2% spandex
• Mid-profile hat with a high-profile embroidery area
• 3″ crown
• Matching undervisor
• Premium Flexfit sweatband
• One size fits most
• Head circumference: 21 ⅝″–23 ⅛″ (55 cm–58.7 cm)
• Blank product sourced from Vietnam
#HōmstedClass Thomas Collins | [TWP 13S - RNG 24E / SEC32] June 10, 1919

Accession Nr:685296 Document Type:Serial Patent State:New Mexico Issue Date:6/10/1919 Cancelled:No

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Afro-Frontier™ | Blackdom Eco Tote Bag
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Afro-Frontier™ | Blackdom Eco Tote Bag
$25.00
Say goodbye to plastic, and bag your goodies in this organic cotton tote bag. There’s more than enough room for groceries, books, and anything in between.

• 100% certified organic cotton 3/1 twill
• Fabric weight: 8 oz/yd² (272 g/m²)
• Dimensions: 16″ × 14 ½″ × 5″ (40.6 cm × 35.6 cm × 12.7 cm)
• Weight limit: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
• 1″ (2.5 cm) wide dual straps, 24.5″ (62.2 cm) length
• Open main compartment
• Blank product components sourced from China