Not Alien Greeting Card with Envelope | Algerian Immigrant, Ellis Island 1906-1914

Our in-house designers adapted original photographs from the public-domain archives of Ellis Island, which documented the identities of new arrivals entering the United States through New York. This piece draws inspiration from the portrait taken by Augustus Francis Sherman of a North African (Algerian) immigrant photographed between 1906–1914. Rather than simply reproducing the image, we reinterpret it to highlight how U.S. immigration authorities used “moral character” criteria—such as claims around polygamy—to exclude and deport many Muslim, Arab, and African migrants during that era. These early practices foreshadowed later forms of systemic exclusion, including the modern “Muslim Ban.”

Image inspired by the public-domain Ellis Island collection.

Product features
- Vibrant colors using the latest printing techniques
- High-quality 270gsm premium paper available in four finishes
- Front cover design overlaps the back for a professional look
- Double-sided print for added creativity
- Includes envelopes for a complete package

Care instructions: Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of the card outwards.