- Published by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Walker, Madam C.J., American, 1867 - 1919
- Walker, Madam C.J. Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1906
- Walker, A'Lelia, American, 1885 - 1931
- Walker, Mae, American, 1898 - 1945
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Date
- 1906-1950
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- Sheet: H x W: 21 3/8 x 15 5/16 in. (54.3 x 38.9 cm)
- Frame: H x W: 22 7/8 x 16 7/8 in. (58.1 x 42.9 cm)
- Description
- Double-sided full-page advertisement for Madam C. J. Walker. Yellowed paper printed in dark brown. The front features various images including a portrait of Walker, at top left, a portrait of A'Lelia Walker, top right, and Mae Walker, bottom left. It also shows an image of a large building, images of Walker's products. Text at the top reads "From A Slave Cabin to Riches / and a Benefactress to Her Race / The Spirit of Mme. C.J. Walker / Still Lives as is Evidenced in the / Conclusion of Her Life's Fondest Dream." The reverse is titled at the top, "Attractive Faces and Beautiful Hair / are the symbols of success!" Underneath are two illustrations. One shows a woman having her hair washed. The other shows a woman sitting at a vanity. At the center of the page is a white partial-oval with brown text titled "Mme. C.J. Walker's Preparations/ HOW TO USE THEM TO GET ACTUAL RESULTS." Images of Walker's products are arranged around the oval. The advertisement is housed in a gold-painted wooden frame with clear glass on each side.
- 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
- 2013.153.11.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




