Sign for authorized agent of Mme. C.J. Walker's
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Walker, Madam C.J. Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1906
- Walker, Madam C.J., American, 1867 - 1919
- Date
- ca. 1930
- Medium
- ink on paper on cardboard with string
- Dimensions
- H x W (sign): 11 1/4 x 17 1/16 in. (28.6 x 43.3 cm)
- frame: 18 3/16 x 23 5/8 x 13/16 in. (46.2 x 60 x 2.1 cm)
- Description
- Rectangular cardboard sign featuring black and white text against an orange background. At the top left is a black text on a white field that reads "AUTHORIZED / AGENT." To the bottom right of the box is a decorative white swirl. The rest of the sign is filled with black text outlined in white. It reads "Mme. C. J. Walker's / SYSTEM / AND / PREPARATIONS". There is a heavy black underline under the name Walker. A black line forms a border around the outer edges of the sign. A black cord is strung through two holes at the top center. The sign is currently housed in a dark wooden frame with white mat board and glass front. On the back of the frame is a museum label from a previous exhibit.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcription Available
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
- Type
- signs
- Topic
- Beauty culture
- Business
- 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
- 2013.153.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.