Check signed by Madam C. J. Walker
- Printed by
- American Fletcher National Bank, American, founded 1839
- Issued by
- Walker, Madam C.J. Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1906
- Signed by
- Walker, Madam C.J., American, 1867 - 1919
- Subject of
- Carson Pirie Scott & Co., American, founded 1854
- Date
- July 13, 1912
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 x 7 13/16 in. (7.6 x 19.8 cm)
- Description
- July 13, 1912 check signed by Madam C. J. Walker payable to Carson Pirie Scott & Co. in the amount of $115.00. The check is a rectangular piece of cream colored paper with printed, handwritten, and stamped text on the front. The date, payable party, numerical dollar amount, and signature are handwritten. The check number is stamped in red, the letters "P.W." are stamped in purple, and the written amount is stamped in red. At the top left is a logo featuring a black shield with white text that reads "THE / FLETCHER / AMERICAN / NATIONAL / BANK / OF / INDIANAPOLIS." Letterhead centered at the top reads "The Mme. C. J. Walker Mfg. Co. / INCORPORATED / 640 N. WEST STREET." At the top left is a pattern of punched-out holes. The back contains multiple colored stamps and pencil notations.
- Place used
- Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- checks
- 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
- 2013.153.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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