- Published by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Walker, Madam C.J. Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1906
- Walker, Madam C.J., American, 1867 - 1919
- Washington, Booker T., American, 1856 - 1915
- Douglass, Frederick, American, 1818 - 1895
- Hayes, Roland, American, 1887 - 1977
- Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
- Spaulding, Charles Clinton, American, 1874 - 1952
- Moton, Robert Russa, American, 1867 - 1940
- Date
- 1906-1950
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- Sheet: H x W: 21 1/4 x 15 5/16 in. (54 x 38.9 cm)
- Frame: H x W: 23 1/4 x 16 7/8 x 1 in. (59.1 x 42.9 x 2.5 cm)
- Description
- Double-sided full-page advertisement for Madam C. J. Walker products. Yellowed paper printed in dark brown ink. One side is titled "Amazing Progress of Colored Race / - improved appearance responsible" at the top. Underneath are portraits of Booker T. Washington, Roland Hayes, Cab Calloway, C. C. Spaulding, Dr. Moton and Frederick Douglass arranged in a semi-circle around the text "Good Looks, Neatness / Were Very Important Essentials / in the Success of these People." Each portrait is accompanied by a short note about the individual pictured. The bottom half of the page features a portrait of Madam C. J. Walker next to an images of a cabin and her home, Villa Lewaro. The images accompany text under the title "From Slave Cabin to Mansion / - the Greatest Benefactress of Our Race." The page also features an image of Walker's Wonder Pomade for men and other advertising text.
- The reverse has tan text in a dark brown box at the top that reads "Look Your Best to Succeed / The Choicest Gifts of Society and Business / Go to Those Who Prepare Themselves and -- / "Look the Part"." Underneath, the page features illustrations of a beauty salon and portraits of multiple women in various poses. At the center of the page is a tan oval with brown text advertising Madam Walker’s beauty treatments. The advertisement is housed in a gold-painted wooden frame with clear glass on each side.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcription Available
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
- Type
- advertisements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of A'Lelia Bundles / Madam Walker Family Archives
- Object number
- 2013.153.11.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




