I Done Had to Frame Rastus, Cream of Wheat advertisement, 1912 - Pint Glass 16oz

'I Done Had to Frame Rastus, Cream of Wheat Advertisement (1912)' The title refers to a notable advertising campaign for the cereal product Cream of Wheat, which ran in 1912. The advertisement, titled "I Done Had to Frame Rastus," features a humorous narrative centered around the character 'Rastus,' a stereotypical African American portrayal who was used extensively in the early advertising campaigns for Cream of Wheat. The advertisement's plot revolves around the character accusing another man, John Johnson, of stealing his money and Cream of Wheat box, leading to a courtroom scene where the cereal box is used as evidence. This advertisement, while popular at the time, is now considered controversial due to its reliance on racial stereotypes.