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

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

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. Walkers / 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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