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Sign for authorized agent of Mme. C.J. Walker's

ca. 1930

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C., United States

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.

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  • Title: Sign for authorized agent of Mme. C.J. Walker's
  • Date Created: ca. 1930
  • Physical Dimensions: frame: 18 3/16 x 23 5/8 x 13/16 in. (46.2 x 60 x 2.1 cm)
  • Subject Keywords: Women, Beauty culture, Business
  • Medium: ink on paper on cardboard with string
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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