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Tin for Madame Walker Glossine and Pressing Oil

1940s - 1960s

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

The canister is metal with a fitted lid which is a paper label adhered to it. The label primarily reads [Madam Walker / GLOSSINE AND PRESSING OIL / MEDIUM WEIGHT]. The canister has a brushed gold metallic finish. The circular label affixed to the lid is yellow and white with brown inked lettering. The label lists the manufacture’s information [THE MADAME C.J. WALKER MFG. CO./INDIANAPOLIS / INDIANA]. The can has rusting along the lid edge located beneath the manufacturer's address on the attached label as well as along the bottom of the canister. Inside, there is a yellowish product resembling petroleum jelly.

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  • Title: Tin for Madame Walker Glossine and Pressing Oil
  • Date Created: 1940s - 1960s
  • Physical Dimensions: Diameter: 5 × 1 5/8 in. (12.7 × 4.1 cm)
  • Subject Keywords: Hair, Women, Business
  • Medium: alloy steel , organic material
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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