Sujet

Sign for authorized agent of Mme. C.J. Walker's, ca. 1930. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

The Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, best known for its African-American cosmetics and hair care products, was founded in 1910 by Madam C. J. Walker. The company is considered to be the most widely known and financially successful African-American owned business of the early twentieth century. 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.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM21A74_036

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

425,6Mo (12,3Mo) / 106,6cm x 100,0cm / 12592 x 11813 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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