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Special: Celebrating Black Americana

Season 19 Episode 34 | 53m 15s

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW honors Black History Month with the special episode Celebrating Black Americana. Highlights include an 1821 U.S. citizenship certificate for George Barker, a free man of color; an African American beauty book written by Madam C.J. Walker, the first American female millionaire.

Aired: 02/08/15 | Expires: 03/03/25
Funding for ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is provided by Ancestry and American Cruise Lines. Additional funding is provided by public television viewers.
Extras
Preview: Junk in the Trunk 14
Appraisal: George II Walnut Tripod Table, ca. 1760
Preview: Maryland Zoo, Hour 3
Appraisal: Silk Wedding Dress, ca. 1895
Appraisal: 1998 Magic: The Gathering "Dark Ritual" Trading Card Art
Owner Interview: 1956 - 1968 Al Oerter Olympic Collection
Appraisal: John Waters Posters
Appraisal: Black Forest Child's Bear Chair, ca. 1900
Owner Interview: 1942 DC Comics Promotional Superman Figure
Appraisal: Desmo Mickey Mouse Hood Ornament, ca. 1934