- Used by
- Lelia College, American, founded 1908
- Subject of
- Madame C.J. Walker School of Beauty Culture, American, 1910 - 1985
- Received by
- Abrams, Virginia J., American
- Date
- 1916
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- Certificate: L x W: 10 15/16 x 10 1/8 in. (27.8 x 25.7 cm)
- Frame: L x W: 17 x 16 3/16 in. (43.2 x 41.1 cm)
- Description
- This diploma from The Lelia College reads "The Lelia College" in large black ornate letters in a curve across the top. Beneath it reads "Indianapolis, Indiana/ For teaching Mme. C.J. Walker's Method of Growing Hair." For full text please see Notes Text Entries Transcription. The diploma is decorated with scrolling swirls around the college name and a stylized border around the edge. The paper is yellowed and creased and torn along some of the creases. The diploma is surrounded by a white matting and dark brown wooden frame with a glassed front. On the back of the frame is a white sticker with red and black text. It reads "Enterprising Women: / 250 Years of American Business / National Heritage Museum / BU 3.4-WF Wall Frame No. 3.5.22 / Walker, Madam C. J. (1867-1919) / Lelia College Diploma / A'Lelia Bundles/Walker Family Collection / All venues."
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcription Available
- Place used
- New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Manuscripts
- Type
- diplomas
- 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
- 2013.153.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




