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
Topic
Education
Hair
Women
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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5157b1efb-9021-40f9-9ff4-5ca751bdd147

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